Wow, what a great place. Carmen does better than any other AirBNB host I’ve known in the way of amenities. The kitchen and bathroom were both so well stocked. The local coffees and variety of snacks were a really nice (and delicious) touch.
The record player with small (but awesome) selection of records will help you set the mood immediately when you arrive. I opted for Billie Holiday as I unpacked.
Both beds offer great comfort. The private bedroom in the back of the house feels much like a nice hotel room with the vanity and the way the TV is hung.
The front porch was probably my favorite part. A nice porch swing plus a little 2-seater cafe table made this such a great place from which to drink coffee and say hello to all the incredibly friendly neighbors (and dogs) who walk by.
The street itself (hell, the whole Bywater neighborhood) is full of character and charm. You’re within minutes of amazing restaurants, bars, shops, and parks. (Carmen’s local guide found in the living room is a great place to read about many of these.) I personally loved the restaurants Bacchanal Wine and Elizabeth’s Restaurant. The bar J & J’s is a perfect nighttime hang spot (just one block down from the house!) Another gem of the neighborhood: Euclid Records. ANY fan of music MUST visit this shop. Amazing staff, two stories jam packed with new and used vinyl, just a great indy record shop.
10/10 recommended spot. I hope you’ll enjoy it as much as me and my two friends did.