Detailed Review!
My partner and I had an amazing stay at John’s place. The place is modern yet cozy, and all around beautiful. The pictures don’t do it justice.
Parking & Entry
The free private parking was a big plus because I didn’t see much street parking.
Entry was easy once I figured out how to get the the back. The host will show you the entrance but just ask him to explain how to get there beforehand and I’m sure he’ll answer promptly. The apartment is at the top floor so be prepared to walk up several flights (and pack light!) but it’s well worth it once you get up there.
The Unit
The place looks exactly as listed, better actually. The noise is minimal. It’s very clean and comfortable, and the view from the balcony is incredible. Only minor issue I had was that the shows we were watching where buffering quite a bit, but I’m assuming the WiFi was a bit slow because of the rain. I can’t say if it continued or not because we used the hotspot that I had for most of the weekend, but just thought I should mention that.
Kitchen
(Writing this specifically for those who plan to cook.) The kitchen is small but still very nice, it’s a full kitchen and I felt I had enough counter space. You’ll need to bring your own seasonings of course, though there is salt & pepper. And don’t forget the oil! But if you need anything there are 2 grocery stores both within walking distance. They unit has almost all the dishes and cookware you’ll need. The only thing I found myself needing was a whisk (which I brought), a pot, and a mixing bowl, but I made due with what they had, which was more than most places have to offer. The only issue I had was the fire alarm went off like a minute after I turned the burner on. There was nothing on it & no smoke coming off of it, so I was a bit confused. But I think the detector is just very sensitive (which is probably a good thing). It happened again the next day but stopped shortly after both times. So just make sure to turn the vent on.
Communication
The host responded quickly every time and was super friendly, he even allowed me to check in early because my train got to DC hours before check in.
Overall, I absolutely loved this place. Would recommend it to anyone, and will definitely be staying here again whenever I get the chance!