Marty is a GREAT host. He was super quick to respond and fixed everything better than expected when something came up.
What’s great: location, privacy (no one can see in the windows and your view is the treetops), new kitchen, great TV, WASHER AND DRYER IN UNIT, and easy access to trash and recycling. LOTS OF STORAGE. Extra sink in laundry area which was fantastic for dog washing.
Things to know: It is an attic in a 100 year old building, so water pressure is tricky (you can’t do laundry AND wash dishes, you have to pick.) There are a LOT of stairs up to this unit. The shower is 3’x3’.
If you’re out and about a lot, it’s perfect and a great deal. But if you’re working in there and spending a lot of time there, one of Marty’s other units would probably be more comfortable as this is really a studio.
Marty is great and the property is very cute. The location is super walkable and has lots of great local places. Trains are a 15 minute walk, Milwaukee bus is at the end of the street. Street parking one block over is easy during the day, impossible at night or on weekends. He has 24 hour passes that you can use for the permit street in front, but after 5, it’s full. So you have to plan around parking if you have a car.
But after doing a few of these, Marty is by far the best AirBnB host I have had. He lives in the building, so response is fast and he repairs things well instead of cheap. He’s also nice. Which I really appreciate.
I would stay in this property again, but probably on the first or second floor just because fewer stairs and access to outdoor space.