Norman’s place was clean and beautiful! They have paid a lot of attention to detail in making it a comfortable home base for guests. It’s got lots of character. The weather was cold and rainy while we were there; otherwise we would have enjoyed the adorable private back yard! I could see that being a great place to enjoy a cool drink in the early evening. It was a good Bywater location with some great food spots within walking distance.
Also, Norman and his girlfriend, Michelle, made a great welcome book with lots of great local tips!
Norman was super responsive and went above and beyond to make sure our stay was comfortable (our toilet had a minor issue and he sent a handyman out within an hour of us notifying him).
The only cons for us were that it is a shotgun house in which the noise from the guests next door carried over into our place. Had we not had our son with us, we probably wouldn’t have minded much. But he has an early bedtime and it was hard to get him down since we could hear them. Also, the master bed is not as comfortable as my husband would’ve hoped. He has some back issues and it was too soft for him. I slept like a baby though! Just something to consider if you deal with back pain!
Overall, if you’re looking for a cute place in the Bywater neighborhood, this is a great option!