Pros:
Kitchen Pros:
Spacious, functional kitchen. Lots of appliances. Options of paper plates/bowls or real plates/bowls. Dishwasher and big coffee maker with coffee supplied.
Kitchen Cons:
Refrigerator door couldn't open all the way unless chairs in the bar area were moved. Only three spoons. (?)
Restroom Pros:
Omg - the towels were thick and luxurious. We need them in our life at home! Soap, shampoo and conditioner were supplied. Stackable washer and dryer with detergent. Plenty of toilet paper. Good water pressure.
Restroom Cons:
There was mold on the showerhead. Very cramped feeling with the shower being so close to washer and dryer. Supplies - soap, conditioner and shampoo were basic, so bring your own. Toilet being on the step up was different. My wife tripped on it the first time she walked in. Very little counter space. The shower head is great height for someone 5'5", but anyone over 6' - not very accommodating.
Sleeping Area Pros:
Sleeping accommodations for three. Small loveseat to sit on. King sized bed as comfortable. Large TV. Walk-in closet for extended stays.
Sleeping Area Cons:
Dehumidifier was so loud the first night we were there. The next night we noticed it was not on. According to the host sheet, if we are there longer than a week, the tray would need to be emptied. We were there 36 hours and had to empty it - had to be at least a gallon of water in it. Could barely hear TV over dehumidifier. After we figured out the AC, it didn't seem to work as well as we thought it would. The king size bed was too big for this space. We had to pull the bed away from the wall to get space for one person to get in bed. No headboard (pictures of room show headboard). Pillows kept falling off between bed and door the bed was pushed against. The bed was so low to the ground that it was VERY difficult to get out of bed each morning.
Outside Pros:
Paced parking mere feet from the door. Two chairs to sit in.
Outside Cons:
Inadequate exterior lighting - very poor lighting - one motion activated light didn't work, one was not bright enough for the area and one that might allow you to see to unlock the door was blocked by the screen door when it was opened. We couldn't see to unlock our door when we came home at 9:30 pm. My wife did not feel safe. Parking spaces are numbered on the ground, but you cannot see them at night when pulling up.
Overall Pros:
Very close to most major attractions. Located in a well kept older neighborhood. Had bottle water in fridge upon arrival and two snack packs of nuts and three mini size chocolates as promised.
Overall Cons:
Notebook with things to do seemed hidden on the bottom shelf of a small end table. The unit was adequate, however we feel the pictures posted for this unit do not tell an accurate story. Minor repairs and more attention to detail is desperately needed. Examples: bed shown in pics posted by host show a bed with headboard neatly made including cute pillows and pops of color. We got a bed made with beige comforter thrown over flat pillows that was shoved against one of the walls. Pics posted show flowers. No flowers here. Coffee mugs next to coffee maker displayed in an inviting manner - we had to wash the two mugs and spoon that were left in the dishwasher. Host sign read to use towelettes provided to remove makeup and not to use towels. We didn't see any towelettes (wife brought her own makeup removal towel, but still…sign read they were provided…). There was a hairdryer provided but it was up against the toilet bowl brush and close to a toilet plunger under the sink. No, thank you - I will use my own. And wife was freaked out a little with all of the mouse and roach traps. Inside of bathroom door desperately needs a good wipe down.
Our rating:
Host communication: 5
Cleanliness of accommodations: 3
Location of unit: 5
Condition of Unit: 2
Pictures vs. Reality: 1