Such a comfortable space and the location was perfect for my family. We wanted a quick get away with my two 9 YO sons for spring break. We wanted to be near the quarter for walkability, but no so close that we were constantly hearing street noise and drunken parties. This unit was perfect. The building location in CBD meant that we were close to the quarter and the aquarium and the unit location was well off the street. Like any old building, you can hear your neighbors above you to some extent, but it never was loud enough to wake up the kids or keep us from falling asleep.
The loft had all the essentials we needed for our stay. We didn't cook, but did enjoy sitting around the big dining table during our down time at the loft. It provided a gathering place to have a snack, play games and plan our day. The futon was a great place to curl up with the kids and read too.
The AC and ceiling fans were great too. We like to sleep cool and even though we turned up the thermostat when we left for the day, it cooled off quickly when we returned each evening and air circulation was great.
Even though it is an efficiency loft, it is spacious and the partial wall that separated the sleeping area from the kitchen/dining area made it feel more homey.
We did have a little issue with water pressure at the end of our last day, but I think that is because we stayed in later, right up until checkout, and the cleaning crew had started laundry and we were showering and other units seemed to be active too. We live in an old home, so we are used to water pressure fluctuations when everything is running. Not a cause for alarm for us, but just something for other travelers to be aware of if it happens. (I've even encountered this issue at brand name hotels, located in old buildings.) Plan your showers earlier or during off peak times.
Overall, we were so happy with our stay here and will definitely look to stay with this host again during our next trip.