We stayed at Bill's carriage house for two nights, including New Year's Eve, and were his first AirBNB guests. He was very accommodating with our last-minute request.

The carriage house is located in East Nashville, off of a tiny alley, which was a bit precarious for our rental SUV. Bill sent us the code to enter the garage, in which were were able to park our car, a great perk. The room is located directly above the garage and is also accessible by code. We found it to be warm, cozy, spacious and very nicely decorated with a Music City vibe, likely newly renovated.

The kitchenette with a mini-fridge and coffeemaker (coffee was even included) allowed us to eat breakfast in. The only drawback was no trash can or paper towels. The bathroom is fairly tiny, the water takes a bit to heat up (but great pressure in the shower!), and the toilet tends to run from time to time. Soap, shampoo and hairdryer are not included, but towels are. The comforter on the bed was a bit too thin given the cold weather.

There's a small balcony at the front of the house, but it was too cold for us to enjoy it, unfortunately. We were a bit concerned that one of the doors on the balcony did not appear to lock.

The neighborhood is up and coming with a lot of great restaurants and is about a 10 minute drive from downtown. Despite it being New Year's, the area was quiet and peaceful, a lovely respite from the craziness of downtown.

Overall, we enjoyed our stay very much. The carriage house will work very well for guests looking for privacy and minimal owner interaction. We did not meet Bill in person, but he offered helpful tips over text. He was also upfront about the wifi not working. With a few small tweaks, the carriage house has the potential to be fantastic.