Southern hospitality at its finest! Mary went above and beyond the call of duty to make us feel really welcome. She was there when we first arrived, giving us a tour of the house and asking if she could help with anything or if there was anything else we needed. She had even gone as far as to leave out snacks for us, a large variety of coffee pods (for the delicious coffee machine) and tea bags, and had stocked the fridge with beer, bottled water, ginger ale, and two types of coffee creamers. My girlfriend, who had never used Airbnb before, was shocked when I told her that they were complimentary (unlike hotel mini-bars). The kitchen had everything you could possibly need, including a stove, oven, microwave, and even a toaster oven.The house was perfect - clean, quiet, and with temperature control (which was important to keep out the Tennessee summer). The bathroom was great, with an awesome shower, and plenty of towels. There's also a separate living room with a big TV, couch, and dining table. Despite the fact it's on top of where Mary lives, it's completely private and we never heard anything from downstairs the whole time.The location was awesome. It cost us between $4.90 - $6 to get downtown depending on the time of day. But basically, less than a glass of beer, and only a dollar or two more than it would have cost for both of us had we caught public transport. The neighbourhood itself is quiet, and feels much more rural than west Nashville. There's not a lot to do or see within walking distance, but it's kind of nice to be able to go across to the west during the day and then come back to the peace and quiet afterwards.
I hope to stay here again when I'm next in Nashville, and would definitely recommend Mary's place to my friends. :)