I am a good news first kinda person so that is how this review will go too. The positive things about this stay included easy check in procedure and prompt communication from Dylan. Like others have mentioned in previous reviews, I was concerned about the state of the neighborhood upon driving in but pleasantly surprised by the quietness of the street (minus rapid gunfire one of the evenings). The beds were all comfy and we rested well after our city adventures each day. Access to public transit was easy enough with a bus stop at the end of the block that dropped us at the L station within a few minutes. I chose Dylan’s place as I traveled with a family of five and liked the four bedrooms.
There were several things that were not so great. The unit was tidy but not clean. To the previous person who left an eyelash and half used bottle of KY jelly near the bed, my young daughter found both. Our white socks were quite filthy after walking around the unit for a short time. As previously mentioned, I traveled with a family of five. We were left with two rolls of toilet paper and five towels for a six night stay. Needless to say that did not last. When I contacted Dylan inquiring if there was a stash of toilet paper somewhere on site, he promptly responded that he would bring some by that evening. He did. He brought two additional rolls. Five people. Four days remaining on our trip. We resorted to getting our own and washing Dylan’s towels in the basement washer and dryer. We chose a larger place intentionally and wanted to be able to cook some meals at the house. There was one 8 in pan, one pot, four spoons, three forks and five knives. It would be fine for someone trying to heat up some food but don’t plan to cook a family meal. The listing indicated there was parking on the premises and that is not accurate. There was street parking which was not hugely problematic but the listing seems inaccurate. Speaking of parking, there were notices placed near the home two days prior to our departure indicating street parking was not going to be allowed in the immediate area due to utility work. I realize that is not something The owner can control however, when I messaged inquiring about that “parking on premises” I was told to park on the other side of the street. Seriously? I shared with him that the signs were on both sides of the street and we would figure it out and parked further up the street which put the car out of direct view of the apartment. Two other apparent inaccurate statements were that there was a backyard. While that appears to be accurate the renter has no access to the yard. Having a place for kids to stretch their legs was another plus prior to renting this place. The last concern was the strength of the Wi-Fi. It was great in the front rooms but did not work at all in the back bedroom or kitchen area. Perhaps, a booster would be beneficial.
Overall, mixed feelings about this stay. Dylan seems like a great guy.