TL;DR: 3/5. Decent value, sneaky extra fees, a couple of annoyances.
Score Explanation:
- Minus 1 Star - For additional charges based on the number of guests. This is never okay. Especially since the charges do not appear via AirBnb search. They are buried in the "House Rules."
- Minus 1 Star - For poor sleep quality: two of the beds are uncomfortable futons, no AC, three fire alarms low battery warnings were beeping in the owner's adjacent properties all week long (Tessie came and fixed two of them) .
+ Plus 1 Star - For being over all good value, except for the extra charges. It was good for a group and still cheaper than many other locations in the area.
+ Plus 1 Star - For the owner (Tessie) being pleasant and responsive. Evolve, not so much.
+ Plus 1 Star - For meeting expectations.
Additional Considerations:
- The washer and dryer are located outside the unit and require quarters. And smell funny.
- The kitchen is very minimally equipped. We left behind a baking sheet for future guests. This could be spun as a "Macgyvers Paradise" for cooking.
- No couch or sufficient sitting area for more than 4 guests -- either for hanging out or for dining.