My husband and I came from California with our son and we were here 12 days. I’ll add both the pros and cons, but want to reiterate that my perspective of the cons is not intended to sway anyone from staying here, but give a full picture of what you might expect.
Pros:
1. Wayne is THE best host we’ve ever encountered hands down. He is kind and hospitable, and when it comes to making you feel at home, he takes the cake.
2. Wayne brought us on a couple personal tours and without his thoughtfulness, we never would’ve seen what we did in that short amount of time. He also pre-arranged WiFi use at a local church for a Skype interview I had while here.
3. He guided us through using the metro train and the bus. It was a little overwhelming when you haven’t used it before but his directions were perfect. He even personally walked us to the closest metro station to show us how to fill our cards. He personally met us at the metro station closest to his house and walked us back when we arrived.
4. He had tons of breakfast stuff, lunch stuff, and even had a roasted chicken waiting when we got there.
5. Perfect outdoor space for those that want indoor/outdoor space.
6. Furnishings were simple but accommodating.
Cons:
1. The neighborhood is a bit questionable. We were safe the entire time, but cautious of our surroundings and did not really venture out at night as a result.
2. There is nothing really close by. It’s easy to take the metro to wherever you want to go but there’s no “downtown” scene here at all.
3. The WiFi is painfully slow. Our hotspots on our phones were faster in most cases. This was a bummer at night because we stayed at the house most evenings and there wasn’t really any entertainment in the house. I know he’s looking into improving WiFi speed but until then, plan on bringing something to keep yourself entertained.
4. The unit was comfortable but basic. It’s not a con as long as you are aware of it. We were, but didn’t realize the neighborhood wasn’t walkable.
I can’t emphasize enough what a wonderful host Wayne is. His little place offers function, hospitality, and an opportunity to spend your money on something other than a room. Thank you Wayne! Our trip was a once in a lifetime opportunity and you made it even better! If you ever come to California, you’ve got a place with us anytime!