What an awesome place to stay during a trip back to my old haunt! I lived in East Nashville for four years, and this is the most charming part of the neighborhood -- beautiful historic homes, wide sidewalks and friendly neighbors. Even more importantly, it is a short walking distance from Five Points (aka a cluster of bars, restaurants and music venues), meaning you can have a low-stress night out and walk home to the airbnb. This was especially important since we happened to visit Nashville during its biggest snowstorm in decades: being in a walkable spot saved the trip.

There are also a couple awesome businesses even closer, including Sweet 16th, a remarkable bakery with world-beating breakfast sandwiches and brownies.

The space itself is cozy and warm (even in the terrible weather), with plenty of room to stretch out. We cooked breakfast and made coffee most mornings, and really enjoyed all the interesting books and magazines on offer. The bathroom is a little rustic, but the water pressure is excellent and using the sink in the kitchen was made easier by the addition of a mirror and a shelf for toiletries.

Overall an awesome, affordable place to stay in Nashville -- it really shows off the best the city has to offer and is one of the rare places in town with a walkable, urban feel. The hosts were friendly and communicative.

Do: get beers and sandwiches at Duke's, have a creative meal at Little Octopus, hit up Sweet 16th at least once, brunch at Marche, and enjoy a divey vibe and great burger at Dino's. If you have the energy, walk to Downtown over the pedestrian bridge (and hear some old-school country music at Robert's). Wish we could have tried Lockeland Table (literally around the corner), but it was closed due to the crazy snowstorm.