We picked this house for our month-long stay because of the backyard, the location, and the fact that it had 4 bedrooms and two bathrooms. Two out of those three criteria did not disappoint.
The pros: the location is awesome, the backyard is great, Fred the next door neighbor is really friendly, and the house is a rare Nashville craftsman that hasn’t been torn down by out of town investors. The bed in the primary bedroom is SO comfortable! It is surprisingly quiet for being on such a busy street.
The Cons: The upstairs bathroom was not really usable for us because the glazing on the bathtub was peeling so badly that we couldn’t use it. I asked John about getting it fixed and he didn’t say no, but ultimately it didn’t get repaired even though we were out of the house for a week visiting family. The clawfoot tub downstairs has lots of character, but it was a pill to bathe our kids in each night. The house was not clean when we checked in. John was apologetic and offered to pay for the cleaning supplies and towels I bought, but basic things like sweeping under furniture clearly hadn’t been done in a long time. I would describe the decor as “frat house chic,” so if you’re picky about interior design this might not be the house for you. The furniture is tired and could use an update. It is an older house, and with that comes bugs and ants, so be prepared for that.
All-in-all, the house was fine for our needs, John was a friendly host, and we got to have a summer watching a family of bunnies in the backyard. We don’t regret our stay.