Basement property review only: Kate and Zack’s home has a lot of great qualities - it’s in a very walkable, gorgeous neighborhood, and central to a lot of places I needed to go during my stay. There are SO many fantastic bars and restaurants nearby, too.
Though a basket of earplugs is thoughtfully provided for guest use, the unit above was too noisy to rest undisturbed. The guests above were up somewhat late at night (12am) but then also up at 5am making so much noise it was impossible to sleep.
I was woken up much earlier than I preferred each day by what sounded like furniture being dragged across the floor, loud thumps, bangs, slams, water sloshing through pipes, the dishwasher and laundry running, etc. I know the people above were just LIVING, but the bottom unit can hear everything.
I’m a deep sleeper in general and very easy to please/loathe giving negative feedback, but this was too much.
Kate and Zack are very thorough and attentive hosts. Kate did check in via email during my stay but I didn’t see it in time and I don’t know what can/could have been done to solve this major sound carrying problem between the floors.
TL;DR version - great price and general location but be forewarned that the basement unit has super limited sound proofing.