Personally, our hosts were awesome before, during and after our trip. My wife and I appreciate the privacy Dana and Guy have to us, it really is like having your own place. This was our first Airbnb experience, so I hope I'm not too sharp with the review. Just want to be honest.
Positives: private, quiet, full kitchen, comfortable bed, plenty of dresser space, informative/helpful transit maps, travelers guides already in the unit. Hosts definitely did their homework for what tourists need and hit that spot on. Hosts asked us beforehand if we had any allergies so they could provide us with baked goods (how nice, right?!). They even went a step ahead and asked what beverages we'd like like to enjoy while there. Our host was also there to greet us on arrival. VERY nice impression, and now I'm sold on the Airbnb concept. Thanks Guy and Dana!
Negatives: location. Before I get on with it, during the morning/afternoon hours, my wife and I felt totally safe. At night however...did not feel safe coming home at 11pm on a Thursday night. Within a two block walk, saw the following: three drunk men talking loudly 3 doors down, Young couple in an intense verbal spat 1 block away, one grown man on a bike drinking a beer staring at me as I parked the car (2 blocks away). Can now see why some 2nd amendment folks want their conceal and carry license. Now I get why, I was really creeped out and SO GLAD I dropped my wife off before I went to park my vehicle.
One small improvement that would have gone a long way would have been to know we should have brought slippers for the cold tile floors. After wearing socks around the apt, they were totally dirty. Ended up wearing my dress shoes as slippers. Again, small thing.
Also, shower curtain liner was filthy and already torn from 4 of the 12 books. Needs to be replaced asap.
Bottom line, its in an area that is in the infant stages of gentrification. Despite boarded up houses and dilapidated sidewalks, it is a SAFE place for daylight hours for sure. Nearby coffee shop brings their beans in from Philly, and serves the beloved Doughnut Plant donuts there. One of the best cups of coffees I've had this year, and I travel a lot for business.
All above said, we'd stay here again. Hosts are great, and we're very thankful for their hospitality.