When I arrived to Malene’s rental property the first thing I get was the vibe out front. Since I traveled during the summer you will hear and see people of all nationalities walking around and enjoying the nice weather. It was refreshing for someone who’s been living in AZ for the past 10 years with not nearly as much culture and diversity as NY. When you walk into the rental the scent was AMAZING!! So much so that we took a picture of the oil so we can get some of our own. Lol. The decor was lovely and the amenities were nice as well! There are hangers for your clothing, an iron and ironing board, shot and wine glasses, utensils, recycling bins, towels and plenty of reading material in the rooms.
The only complaints I have are 1) I never got the chance to see Malene or speak with her in person. The only time she reached out to me was to inform me that I had forgotten to turn off the patio light for two nights. It would have been nice if she would have made a point to welcome me and the other guests. I’m from the south so it’s probably just the Southern Hospitality trait in me that would prefer this. 2)The A/C unit wasn’t hooked up when we arrived and we didn’t know it was in the closet until our second to last day there. Malene’s boyfriend was able to connect it the next day though. And lastly, the backyard had a lot of weeds that nested plenty of bugs which made us not want to access the backyard patio.
Overall, I would recommend this location! There are some good restaurants within walking distance and there are also good grocery stores and a liquor store within a close range of the rental. The subways are only a few blocks away. Overall it was a great stay!