We are first timers at AirBNB but have stayed in condos and apartments as time share owners for years so we know something about weekly rentals.
Owner has taken great care in decorating this home. It looks like a cottage, but is actually part of a multi-dwelling unit. While we found a few minor issues, overall, we give it a 4 star rating because of the location. Its important to note that this is a 2 story unit with a loft. Upstairs is a loft containing a bathroom and an open area with a king bed and 2 singles so there is no privacy but that shouldnt be a problem for a family consisting of mom, dad, and 2 kids. The bathroom being upstairs is a bit inconvenient.
This is a 1920 home so dont expect today's construction standards. Outlets are infrequent, but generally adequate, if you have an extension cord or 2 with you (we always carry them with us for exactly this reason). Appliances are new, there were lots of towels, and the owner provided an abbreviated starter pack that will get you going until you can get to a grocery store the next day. Lots of available parking and the AC ran great when we were there (it was 90+ degrees every day; we stayed nice and cool). One suggestion: Bring a few fans - air circulation needs some help, as there are no ceiling fans.
Good communication experiences with owner once we arrived. She checked in with us via the AirBNB app on the evening of our first day, and reminded us about check out the evening before our last day. We did text her when we left so she could get a cleaning crew in earlier that the usual checkout.
We would not recommend this location for mature adults, and certainly not for those that are mobility challenged. We found the interior stairs to be steep and didnt like that we had to go up and down them several times each day to get to the bathroom. Exterior walkway had a drop at the public sidewalk, and extra high steps to enter the facility. Bathroom is a bit odd in that the shower head is on the left side and the controls are on the right; when you stand at the shower head to rinse, you slide down the tub. A bit unsafe, but a bathmat or a few slip strips applied to the tub might make this better
Overall, this was totally acceptable, if you like older homes. Its in the college district.
Good restaurants near by and the Music district downtown at 4th and Broadway was a quick Uber ride.