Really wanted to enjoy our stay here but it was difficult. Here are a few details,
PROS
-the host was very communicative and accommodating
-pets allowed, including a fenced in yard for our dog to roam
-nice open floorplan
CONS
-neighborhood was questionable. I went for a run and was a little concerned for my safety. Also, it is a block from a high security prison surrounded by razor wire.
-pictures gave me the impression that the deck overlooking the river was connected to the apartment, it was not, it was a shared deck on the other side of the yard. Not very inviting to sit and relax with a morning coffee, as i was hoping.
-commuter train is across the street making the front bedroom difficult to sleep for those who prefer quiet.
-ceiling and floor are incredibly thin so you can hear everything. The downstairs neighbor has their TV directly below our bedroom, he was watching movies till the early morning hours, very little sleep was had. You could easily hear the upstairs neighbors walking around.
-the shelves in the shower had a layer of dust, add water to that, and it was dust mud
-back entrance stairwell had a heavy stench of mold
-water in the door of the fridge does not work, ice either.