The easiest way for me to describe this place is to list the pros and cons.
The pros…
1. Amber and Brett provided information that you could print out regarding the house, neighborhood, places to eat, etc.
2. They responded promptly when the need arose before and during our stay.
3. The kitchen has been redone and it’s very nice. The house has a large dining area that is great if you’re going to eat meals there or play games. There is another gathering area to sit and watch TV, drink coffee and hang out.
4. Plenty of space for larger groups.
5. Wine wall and small bar are nice.
6. Bottled water in bedrooms.
7. Lots of usable items in pantry in kitchen.
8. Reasonably priced.
The cons...
1. The photos on the air bnb site do not adequately represent the condition of the house.
2. There is a strong musty smell that permeates the entire house.
3. The house is very old and the foundation has shifted. It makes you feel as if you are always walking at a huge slant. It is particularly noticeable upstairs but downstairs as well. Quite frankly we wondered if this property needs to be inspected from a safety standpoint.
4. There is black mold in the upstairs bathroom.
5. While common surfaces like counters and tables and furniture tops were clean there was a lot of dust in less obvious areas like windowsills, molding, under furniture, inside of bathroom cabinets, etc..
6. Small things broken throughout - toilet lid, window handles, etc..
7. Refrigerator and bathrooms had several items left behind by other guests. Some may like that but you have no way of knowing where it came from or how long it’s been there.
8. The back deck and fire pit were unusable and this was something we had really been looking forward to. The paperwork I printed indicated that the cushions were kept out of the elements and could be brought out when needed. That was not the case and they were wet and filthy.
9. This house is so old that it just needs a ton of REPAIR and updating.
The purpose of this review is not to bash this house or Amber and Brett. It is quite possible that the things I have listed may not bother other guests. However, I think you need to know what you are getting into and the pictures are misleading. Amber and Brett were attentive hosts. I hope their intention is to improve this property over time. But in the interim it is important to know exactly what you are getting.