the host:
we never met jeff face to face but all interactions were professional with lightning-quick responses. he was accommodating to our changing check-in and check-out needs (thanks, american airlines!).
the space:
it was as advertised. super clean with all of the amenities we needed - iron, hair dryer and coffee machine topping that list. there is even a laundry room in case the real feel is in triple digits during your stay but you've packed more long pants than shorts. yes, the space was small. yes the shower was small, especially for the larger-sized gentleman BUT 1) jeff was up-front about this in the write up 2) it was not so small as to actually impact our enjoyment and 3) the shower did have superb water pressure. that third one might seem insignificant but if you stay at enough airbnb rentals this issue is up there with cleanliness and security. speaking of, the place was clean and secure. the air conditioning was in good working order as well which was absolutely necessary (see above).
the neighborhood:
we love nashville, but HATE broadway. if your idea of a good time is mixing it up with a bunch of meathead tourists at kid rock's three-story "honky-tonk" this might not be the neighborhood for you. it's in a pretty quiet area, yet still within walking distance to some top-notch places to eat, drink and shop. plus jeff did have extensive notes about some of his favorite places in case you don't feel like going down the tripadvisor / yelp / eater rabbit hole.
this place was all pro and no con. we would not hesitate to recommend this to fellow travelers and we would absolutely stay here again. rent with confidence.