My son and I had Thanksgiving with family in Nashville, and this Airbnb was the perfect location to host Thanksgiving dinner.
Pros:
The house is conveniently located in a nice, quiet neighborhood near downtown, with easy access to the freeway. There is ample parking for several vehicles, a lovely trail across the street to walk your dog, a spacious fenced yard adjacent to a porch overlooking pretty homes and trees – and a fire pit in the yard that was stocked with logs!
The house was very clean, and the kitchen well-appointed with dishes, utensils, pots and pans – and even a jar of organic virgin olive oil.
Cons:
This Airbnb is a great spot for the typical tourist coming to Nashville for a weekend or for the business traveler; however, it is not ideal for a family like us desiring a home base for hosting, or for someone looking for a long-term residence of a week or more.
The furniture is not comfortable. Aside from a sleeper sofa (not comfortable for sitting), there were two, straight back, arm-less chairs not designed for sitting in for more than a few minutes. We had to bring the outdoor chairs in to sit in – and suspect this is the reason house rules mention "returning furniture."
When we asked the property manager about the washing machine she was noticeably reticent. She advised that the indoor access to the washer and dryer was only through treacherous stairs, and that she would have to make special arrangements for us to access them from another door outside – so we decided not to wash clothes during our stay.
This house accomplishes the purpose of a hotel room that one returns to at night to sleep; it feels like an investment property hosted by a property manager – not a home conducive to entertaining and relaxing with loved ones.