Good News:
The loft is wonderfully decorated, the beds are comfortable (even the pull out couch), and the location is great for easy walking. Check-in and Check-out is all automated which makes it very easy and Amanda was responsive to questions / quickly resolved an issue with missing bedding/towels for the number of quests booked.
Bad News:
I am an advid Airbnb customer and this is the first time I've had to list bad news. However, it's important others be aware so they can adjust their stays at this location.
1. It is right downtown, so if you're not ok with the windows rattling and floors vibrating from loud cars, music, and drunk people until 3 am on weekends then stay somewhere else.
2. There is NO SAFE PARKING in this area as declared by the Police after our multiple conversations. Our car was broken into...twice...and vandalized a third time in three different garages surrounding this property. The host provided some recommendations for garages as there is no on-site parking and there are tons of garages around but none are safe. On Friday night there were at least 3 break-ins in the garage. After our window was smashed in and everything stolen we spent the entire day dealing with that instead of enjoying our trip. After that it was vandalized then broken into again on Saturday night where there were 4 break-in's in two hours as reported by the police. I understand parking is not included in this property and only suggestions were provided but I would not want anyone else to experience what we had to go through so if you park downtown, anywhere according to the police, then don't drive a nice car, and do not leave ANYTHING in it. Not even gloves or tissues because cars have been broken into for those items.
3. We had to leave early due to our car being unsecure and vandalized three times. I contacted the host and informed her why and asked for a refund of the final day since it is an issue of safety. This was denied by the host and I have opened an issue with Airbnb. I understand the hosts point of view but being unwilling to help reduce the stress and cost of this situation, and to not provide any warnings regarding the known crime issues in the area is, outside of my normal Airbnb experiences.