Kristin made us feel incredibly welcome before we even arrived in Nashville. We had kind of a crazy travel schedule and was extremely accommodating in that regard. She also sent us an extensive guide to the apartment, the neighborhood and Nashville at large. Even though I have been to Nashville many times, I learned quite a bit from the guide. Because of her excellent pre-stay communication, I felt I could call Kristin for anything, but I never had to, as she had laid it all out for us and the apartment was exactly as depicted in the description and the photos. There was a basket of snacks, as well as drinks in the fridge that made us feel at home. The big king bed was very comfortable and the apartment was spotless. (The building is older, so don't let the entry and stair well put you off.) Kristin said they had a pet, but had I not opened a cupboard and seen a dog dish, I never would have known. The neighborhood and the building are very quiet, even on week days. Street parking is easy after 5 and on weekends. But it is very close to Vanderbilt and you can walk to great bars and restaurants without getting in your car. It was parents weekend for our Vandy daughter's sorority, and the sleeper sofa allowed her to stay with us, which was truly wonderful. And the place is large enough that we were even able to have a few of her friends over before going out to dinner. Nashville is one of our favorite cities to visit, and Kristin's place was the perfect base of operations for us.