My wife and I found this listing misleading and slightly dishonest. We found it incredulous that the hosts would mention in the listing that the area was gentrifying and that the local residents’ friends were coming back to visit which explained the people hanging around. It actually became a running joke between us when we heard thunderous bass at 6 am; “Oh, they must be visiting friends.” Or the men gambling outside at all hours: “They must be visiting friends.” Or the drug deal my wife thinks she saw: “Just friends.” Or the fast cars and drag racing … FRIENDS.
While we did like the beach theme, it was misleading to say this was in the heart of Nashville. Yes it is close to the downtown and the airport, but this is an unusual Airbnb in the middle of a neighborhood that is going through an identity crisis. My wife and I are a mixed brown couple and the neighbors were nice to us. But what happens to the white couple or family who have rented this property only to literally be strangers in a strange land? Resented perhaps by locals?
And finally, even after I told the hosts, they did not fix the A/C that barely worked in our bedroom. This was a challenge in July with temps in the 80s and high humidity.
Positives: The sand and chairs was a nice tough; the memory foam mattress was excellent; excellent shower and water pressure; and great kitchen appliances.