I’d like to preface this review by saying that I am not easily impressed and that is putting it lightly. I’m vary particular by nature. I stayed at Margots for a month with my 8 year old daughter. We LOVED it there.
When we departed my daughter was tearful and my child rarely cries. Margot and her son along with the neighbors next door became like family during our stay. Margot is a great person with a kind and generous disposition. She made us feel at home the entire time. Offered to help with anything we needed and was VERY responsive when I had questions which I greatly appreciate.
The space in this basement apartment was much more than adequate. I was surprised it didn’t feel like what I expected! The space is divided fairly so it never felt cramped. My husband stayed a bit with us while we were there but had to leave the country for work. Margot was very hospitable about this change. However I made sure to ask her opinion on this in advance because this is still her home and we were guests(but it felt like ours!).
It was very clean and isn’t missing a thing! All of the amenities you could need were there from laundry detergent, hair dryer, spices, oil, coffee, cutlery, towels, pots and pans, wine glasses, wash clothes, books, and extra blankets to cuddle up with. The space gets plenty of light and we felt super safe with the ironlocks on both doors.
Let’s talk noise because that’s a thing in a shared space, right? I’m a realist and so Margot and her family having an active lifestyle upstairs didn’t bother us at all, honestly. There was never an obnoxious amount of noise but you knew they were there. Hope that makes sense! It didn’t wake us out of our sleep or keep us up but it is a basement apartment so manage your own expectations with the noise here and there. Margot again is so fantastic that if I had said something she would’ve immediately addressed it but I never felt compelled to.
Lastly, I’ll say that if you are just looking to do your own thing and not be bothered, this is absolutely the place for you. No one will bother you if you aren’t looking to interact. If you are looking to be social this is also the place for you. The neighbors are friendly if you speak they will speak back!! How ‘bout that?!? There are a TON of restaurants and options close by for entertainment. I ordered from Uber eats a lot as well as DoorDash for a bottle of wine one night! I also went grocery shopping close by and the full fridge, stove and dishwasher were a huge bonus to have. The location is perfect with parks close by as well.
All around our stay here was A+. You won’t regret going with this option over ANY of the others. Thanks from the bottom of our hearts Margot! For everything!