Fantastic AirBnB experience staying in an interesting and unique space that's well-appointed with special amenities, secure access, and an awesome location. The place is a great value for everything you get! Odile is a gracious and flexible host who keeps things as simple as possible with check-in/check-out and quick communication throughout the process.
Odile's place was ideal for a fun weekend and work trip at Brown University. It's basically in the Foxpoint area which is an easy walk to campus as well as India Point and most of in-town Providence. If traveling without a rental car and needing a ride, there's always an Uber or Lyft available to get where you need to go inexpensively (most rides around town won't get above $10). There are plenty of great restaurants just a quick walk away. There's a mini fridge, toaster, and microwave in the unit if you have leftovers.
The listing photos, details, and after-booking info/instructions are accurate. There's plenty of space for two people and with all the child-friendly 'extras,' would be ideal for a couple traveling with a child or two. There are detailed instructions throughout for using the TV, coffee/tea operation, switches in the bathroom, etc. It's really a lovely space to come 'home' to, relax, and unwind. I think the skylight-illuminated bathroom with its awesome shower was my favorite part. The space definitely has an artist's loft vibe and there's plenty of natural light.
The wifi worked well and there were no issues staying connected. There are numerous open outlets to connect and charge-up your devices. The TV was easy to use with plenty of options. There are two A/C units that are easy to operate for those warmer days. Odile provides drinks/snacks and some general household/kitchen type supplies that are an appreciated touch especially for longer stays.
This is the 3rd floor of the home and as others have noted, the ceilings/beams may be a little low for some. My fiance is only 5'10" and could just clear them; he kept ducking anyway, but this wasn't really an issue for us. The stairs getting into the unit are narrow and could be a bit tricky getting luggage up-and-down.
I had an atypical situation to enjoy Odile's place beginning during a fun and busy weekend where my fiance had come to Providence to visit while I was working there for several weeks. I stayed there solo through the end of my work trip. My schedule on work trips is often hectic, but add to it the demanding *fun* I'd planned and we were constantly on-the-go.
Thanks to Odile's awesome communication and flexibility, we were able to work things around so that we checked-in a little early. This meant we could go about the rest of our busy, touristy, day without worrying over moving our things from place-to-place and covering the whole fitting-in the check-in to new location task just whenever there was a time gap. I really think this seemingly small tougth had a huge effect on how much fun we were able to squeeze-in and the great time my fiance was able to enjoy during his visit.
Later in the week, I had a very last minute change to my trip. Through the app, it didn't seem I could add time to my booking at that point. Not only did Odile rearrange things on her side of things so that I could stay an additional evening, she went above-and-beyond communicating with AirBnB on both our behalves and refunded a then 'duplicated' fee immediately...all while she was also very busy with travel herself, might I add!
With all the pro-column items enjoyed staying at Odile's place, I have to say the hostess herself and all the "customer service" she provides is truly the cherry on top and was very-much appreciated during my stay.
If you're looking for centrally-located Providence accommodations in a lovely, well-appointed space with plenty of thoughtful extras and one of the very best AirBnB hostesses you'll find, I absolutely suggest booking Odile's place! I hope to get the chance to stay there again on future visits.