The bad:
I originally booked a different Airbnb from the same host for August, 2021 non-refundable - admittedly my bad. Did not anticipate the Delta variant’s peak which caused several in my party to have to cancel, as they work in healthcare and were needed in the hospital. The hosts refused to allow me to cancel the trip which admittedly is their prerogative since it was booked non-refundable. They did let me rebook my stay for January at this bnb but for a significantly steeper price. Just be warned that if you absolutely will not be allowed to cancel for any extenuating circumstances with these hosts unless you book refundable. Was also mildly disturbed by the presence of a security camera in the living room which was not disclosed until arrival - they could just as easily put it out on the front porch if they expect to catch footage of possible intruders. In the bnb, most of the furniture and certainly the art is lovely and thoughtful, but the two couches and one of the chairs in the living room are almost treacherous to sit in - the couches have bent legs and the chair, while cute, buckles and screams when you sit in it … possibly possessed. Truthfully the biggest slight is that the cleaning fee is absolutely monstrous, but there was a massive hair ball left in the middle bathroom and the check out instructions mandate that you have to take your own trash out and vacuum any glitter or confetti left in the bnb???? Not that we DID fire off any glitter bombs during our stay, but it struck me as pretty neurotic and kind of an affront if you’re already paying $300 for a cleaning fee.
Lastly, the Wi-Fi is abysmal. One of our party described it as “ghostly”: sometimes there and sometimes not.
The good: The house is gorgeous and in a phenomenal location. Loved the comforts of the home and the coffee shop down the corner. We felt very safe and being welcomed by the host at check in was a nice touch.
All in all, we had a fantastic time in the city!! But, for the price, I wouldn’t book here again.