This was unfortunately one of the most disappointing places I've rented. But I'll start with the positives. The apartment is in an older building that has been broken up into charming individual spaces. The location is very convenient, close to downtown, and the free off-street parking is a nice bonus. The bed was comfortable, as are the stylish couches in the living room. The apartment has lovely big old windows that let in great light.
Now for the rest...
1) To call this a "penthouse" is ridiculous. It's on the first floor, and quite small. Charming perhaps, but definitely not a penthouse. 2) The lighting in this apartment was abyssmal! It is dark and dreary, and makes what could otherwise be a charming apartment feel HORRIBLE, especially at night. The only light in the bedroom and living room comes from light fixtures on the ceiling fans 14' above, which are very dark and do not offer much light. And in the bedroom the bulbs didn't even all work. The bathroom felt particularly dismal, lit by a single bare bulb well behind you when standing in shadow at the sink. Ladies, there is nowhere in the apartment to do your makeup, unless you sit on the floor in front of a window with a hand mirror. 3) Speaking of those lovely big windows: while they do let in desperately needed light during the day, they also do all night long, since the only curtains over them are sheer. Not great either for privacy OR for keeping out the security lights all night. 3) The "fully stocked kitchen" is not. A few plates and bowls, 3 mugs and 2 pint glasses does not feel well equipped to me. I personally don't like drinking wine from a coffee mug. There was a coffee maker with some coffee pods provided (which was a nice touch), but the coffee maker didn't work properly to actually dispense the coffee! And the open shelf with dishes, mugs and glasses is on a wall showing clear stains indicating a plumbing leak....ick. 4) Finally, the shower head is so low that it was below my husband's head, and I could just barely get under it. A telescoping or at least handheld shower head would make for a much more comfortable shower experience.
All of these changes could easily be made for far less than what we paid to stay here. I've left a 3-star review, and I really feel that was being generous. I honestly found this to be one of the least hospitable and inviting places that we have ever stayed. It felt like a place where the landlord had either just acquired it and rushed to rent it out, or just didn't care enough to put the effort and meager expense into making it feel more comfortable. I'm afraid I cannot recommend, and I definitely would not stay here again.