If you are anything similar to me, you have read about 1000 reviews and are dissecting every little detail to finally pull the trigger on your next airbnb. Let me save you some time before you go on.. If you are even considering your Nashville stay to be at The Hotel Not California? Pull the trigger before it's gone NOW!
If you are a seasoned airbnb person you will quickly understand Patrick & Janet really try to go the extra mile to make your stay a great one..
There are a few things I always look for? In my opinion airbnb necessities
Comfort CHECK
Privacy CHECK
Great communication and availability CHECK
Cleanliness CHECK
Value CHECK
Location CHECK
Safety CHECK
Patrick & Janet have the fundamentals nailed! It's the effort to make their space the best it can be is what make them different and this space stand out..
Without writing a novel this is what you can expect. My wife and I actually stayed 3 nights, and had a couple shows to catch downtown. Denise DeYoung at the Nashville Symphony, and got our country on at the Ryman..
The space itself is in the basement of their home with a private entrance, with a preset keyless lockset, so no need to meet anybody to check in. Plenty of parking and in a nice little neighborhood in Nashville, that feels very safe.. Walking distance to stores, banks, and a few restaurants. When you enter it may seem a bit small because you will enter into the bedroom which is average size compared to a regular hotel room. But what a hotel room doesn't have is the entertainment room that includes a fine pool table, darts, a really cool mini bar, seating area, music system you can plug your phone and jam and a full bathroom. So yes you will have plenty of space! A hotel room this size in Nashville would be stupid money.. It doesn't take long before you notice all the thoughtful touches. This couple has learned first hand what pleased or displeased them while staying at other airbnb's and decided to put all that together to make this space as good as they can make it. From snacks, drinks, coffee to the large variety of toiletries this really feels like home.. Just saying if you happen to forget something, it will surprise me if it's not already in that space somewhere!
There is a certain charm about the space.. It's very clean, and Pat is a master carpenter that can make about anything. Just about anything you see has been handmade and it really does make this place unique..
The bed is totally comfy!! That is a HUGE deal to me.. I MUST have a great bed. They invested in a quality bed and it shows. Not to mention the pillows are awesome.. We brought our own pillows but also used the 4 that were on the bed since they were so nice..
So now you want to go downtown to Broadway and go Honky-Tonk, going to a show, or maybe dinner plans? No worries.. Keep your car in the driveway and call an Uber or Lyft. Most of my trips downtown were about $10 or $11, and can get about anywhere in around 15 minutes, depending on traffic.. Also may want to note the Uber was usually there within 7-10 minutes as there are an enormous amount of Uber/Lyft available 24/7. Late night return did cost around $22 as it was surging, so keep that in mind, but still if you go downtown in your car you will pay dearly for parking.. We didn't move our car for 4 days.. Really much better to Uber.. You won't park anywhere under $30 to start, then extra every hour after... We were going to eat lunch at Opryland on arrival before checking in and noticed $32 to park for lunch... Is it just me or is that ridiculous? Pay $32 so you can pay $100 for lunch? Just doesn't add up to me, but that's another story..
They have a very cool backyard with plenty of space and a beautiful concrete swimming pool.. It was too cold to swim but would love to come back when the pool is open.. Anyway, you have a place to hang out in front of the room on the driveway , or go around back.
Patrick and Janet will let you be in your own world or if you want some conversation they are very interesting and gracious people.. If ya don't like them, there is something wrong with ya. Got it?
Bottom line.. This place is very cool and from my perspective is an absolute steal for the money.. Nashville has lost their minds on hotel prices, and the funny thing is you won't find a hotel room like this space at any price.. No you can't just walk out your door and hit your favorite watering hole or restaurant, but for very little inconvenience of calling an Uber you receive MUCHO benefits.
Hopefully you took my advise and grabbed this place before reading the specifics, however if you are still here and haven't booked The Hotel Not California? Don't miss out, just pull the trigger and sleep like a baby.. You will have made the right decision... Good luck and enjoy Nashville! It's a great town and can't wait to return..
You are welcome to ask any questions you may have... One last shout out to Patrick and Janet. Thanks for your outstanding southern hospitality and we will look forward to staying with you soon!
Rating= 5+ Stars