Our stay at Erik's rental house over New Year's Eve was very pleasant. We were delighted by the lovely architecture inside and out, the stylish and comfortable living room furnishings, and the comfort of the mattress in the master. The living room sofa was cushy and fit 4 of us for movie watching, plus there are a couple of chairs. Power strips beside each of the beds for plugging in our phones and other devices was appreciated. Free street parking was always available in front of the unit, plus it's only a block or two from the streetcar line. The bathroom was stocked with plenty of towels, hand towels, and washcloths for our group of 4, and extra blankets for the beds were available in the armoire. Overall, the unit was clean and tidy and quiet.
There are a few details that could improved to make it even nicer. The bathroom-window curtains (right beside the toilet) are thin and wouldn't stay closed, and the window overlooks a busy street, so we ended up leaning an ironing board we found in a closet against the curtains to hold them shut and provide more privacy at night. The bunk beds in the 2nd bedroom are fine for smaller children, but our teens found the mattresses uncomfortable. The hand soap dispenser in the bathroom was only half full and very watery. The shower is nice and hot, but the water pressure is very low. Wish list items: It would have been nice to have coffee and/or tea bags available for at least the first morning. And a couple of luggage racks would be a nice touch, allowing guests to get their luggage off the floor.
Erik was very responsive regarding check-in, and when we found that one of the window locks was broken, he came right over to fix it, which we appreciated for security. We would definitely stay here again and recommend it to anyone with kids who appreciates having two bedrooms and plenty of room to spread out.