We chose this rental based on its location - proximity to public transit and to Mount Desert Island Ice Cream. It was easy to walk to the Metro and to buses in order to make our way around the city each day. There were ample restaurants, pharmacies, and shops within walking distance.
Craig accommodated our request to drop off our luggage early, and was communicative with updates regarding the cleaning timetable on the day of our arrival.
The rental is air conditioned, but there is variability in coolness of different rooms. We were there during a particularly hot and humid week and the upstairs bedrooms were quite warm and stuffy at the end of the day. We recommend keeping the blinds and curtains closed against the heat. The AC unit is fairly loud, as is the washer and dryer. The bedroom at the top of the stairs is adjacent to both, and is best used by guests who appreciate white noise while they sleep.
The living room futon was not as comfortable as it looked. We could feel the wood frame when sitting down on it. Our teenager slept okay, regardless. We did not find extra bedding in the fireplace cabinet as instructed, however there was sufficient extra bedding in both upstairs bedrooms.
There were coffee for the Keurig and all types of sweeteners in the cabinet. The kitchen is stocked with basic spices and cooking oil, as well as basic cooking utensils and tableware.
We had one unfortunate experience which was in no way the fault of the host. On the first night of our stay, someone walking their dog outside allowed it to leave a pile in the middle of the sidewalk and did not clean it up. We managed to avoid stepping in it, but during our stay it was tracked up and down the sidewalk by several people walking by, making for some interesting parkour moves on our part to get from the curb to the front steps. It was definitely a city-living experience.