There were several pros for this stay, but quite a few negatives that I think visitors should consider. They may very well be non-issues for others, but they were frustrating for us.
Pros: The location is close to Thames Street and within walking distance of many restaurants, bars, etc. The unit itself is clean and plenty of space for 2 people. Check in was easy and the instructions were clear. The rooftop provides a distant view of the water and is a nice place to sit. The refrigerator was stocked with cold beverages.
Cons: The first thing we were surprised to see was that the steps to get to the third floor are in the back of the house and are curving and narrow. There weren’t any pictures of these steps on the listing and if there were, we likely would not have gone with this place. I’m 5’8’’ and my husband is 6’6’’ with very broad shoulders. Going up and down these steps was very uncomfortable, particularly with full suitcases. If you’re smaller and have less luggage, it may not be an issue, but think this would be super frustrating if you’re carrying kids or a stroller. The second surprise was how hot the staircase and then the unit was. We visited at the end of July. When we got inside, the thermostat read 85 degrees. There are only two small window A.C. units and only one was on, but it felt like nothing. We closed the two rooms with the A.C. units and left because it was more comfortable outside than inside. When we came back awhile later, the rooms with the A.C. unit were cooled down since we closed the doors, but of course, the rest of the place was hot. If you go in the summer, be prepared to sweat as soon as you get out of the shower. Additionally, the wifi was terrible and inconsistent for phones and lap tops. We tried limiting it to just one of us using it, but neither of us had any luck for more than a few minutes. I had to turn the wifi off and use 5G to respond to work emails. Finally, when we were trying to leave the unit, we struggled to figure out how to lock the door. When I contacted the host, he took 50 minutes to respond. While 50 minutes may be a nonissue for some inquiries, we were trying to leave and get somewhere cool, so waiting 50 minutes for a response on something like how to lock the door was frustrating.