[LONG REVIEW - but worth the read and WORTH the stay!!] We LOVED this new 4bd/4bth home
HOST: ALEX
= Considerate and friendly from the very first time we communicated.
= Knew that we were healthcare workers and essential workers traveling for a break and he made every concession to make sure we had an amazing time.
= Even had fresh flowers, a hand written note, mimosas and chocolate for strawberries there! = Open to constructive critiques. Responses to questions, texts, or concerns were within a few minutes to an hour each time; and he was always ready with an action plan, if needed.
= Check-ins to make sure all was going well.
= Even sent a message to ensure we had all traveled home safely.
PROS: (too many to name!)
= IT WAS AMAZING! We were a group of 8 adults (4 couples).
= As timeshare owners, we are used to the inconvenience of purchasing our own essentials; but there was an abundance of cleaning supplies, paper towels, toilet tissue, dish soap, laundry-related items, large and small garbage bags, and hand soap in each bathroom as well as the kitchen.
= Elegant DECOR was (as shown in photos) but even better in person!
= Kitchen has a ton of storage and every room was well-detailed. Serving utensils included multiple sets of silverware and included an eclectic array of cups, mugs, and plates for a large group.
= There are TWO Nest thermostats for managing the 3rd floor separately from the 1st & 2nd floors (which came in handy in that July-Tennessee heat! LOL).
= Rooftop pergola's shade, when pulled back at night, allowed for good airflow. The propane barbecue grill was great for cooking simply and quickly! But the view and time spent up there was beyond expectation! It was simply too hot to enjoy the rooftop deck as much as we wanted; and an outdoor fan may have been a good addition.
= Highways, expressways, and convenience stores are all within 10-15mins drive; gas stations for quick purchases are closer-by.
= Washer and dryer are electric and had some issues but did work for simply washes and drying (if not familiar with proper use, use the barcode on it as suggested).
CONS:
(1) THE STAIRS (LOL!!) There are no photos of the stairs. Admittedly, 4-stories (including the roof-top) but we were not ready! ...
= 1 stair from the huge 2-car garage to the 1st floor bedroom and front door...
= 18 MORE to get to the 2nd floor (living room, kitchen, and 2nd floor bedroom)...
= 18 MORE to get to the 3rd floor (3rd bedroom and master bedroom, plus laundry)...
= 18+3 MORE to the rooftop!! [Still a great rooftop]
(2) COMMON AREA SEATING
= Sleeper-sofa seats 5 semi-comfortably, but there are 4 barstools under a sofa-height table. 4 more barstools under the kitchen island counter. Bar seating not comfortable for long or for casual tv watching.
Again, this same group (including a few Airbnb newbies) agreed we would do it all again, stairs and all! (LOL) It was an amazing week! THANKS ALEX!