Overall, we enjoyed our stay here. We probably would not stay here again, but we did love the location and how secluded it felt while still being right by so many restaurants and attractions. It’s also a very modern, cute apartment and the patio was peaceful.
Crystal is very quick to respond and gave us great suggestions for places to eat! After browsing her other listings and reviews, I wish we’d have booked a different location with her. She really was a good host.
Below are a few things to think about before booking:
1. The apartment is much smaller than the wide angle photos suggest. (not a big deal, just a surprise. Probably 350-400 sq ft.)
2. There is no counter space for your toiletries. (Also not a big deal)
3. The shower door doesn’t seal (it’s just glass) and it is very easy for water to leak out. Only open the door when you’re getting in or turning the water on and check the floor by the wall to wipe up any water after getting out. The bath mat also stayed wet for over 24 hours after a shower.
4. The bed frame is falling apart. This was our biggest issue. The first night we stayed, my husband got on his side of the bed and we heard something crash underneath the bed. We lifted it up and six support beams had fallen off, including one that was supposed to be screwed in. Some of the fallen beams had been duct taped to secure them, so this is not the first time it has happened. (I can see that now that I’ve looked at recent reviews.) We told Crystal and she offered to have her husband come take a look, but my husband was able to fix it except for one or two beams. After that, we did not trust this bed except for simply sleeping on it. We don’t toss and turn much, so we had no other issues with it during our stay. But it really does need to be replaced or fully repaired ASAP.
5. The mattress itself is soft but not supportive. There is an added memory foam topper which we thought was too much softness. Luckily we were able to roll it up and store it in the closet during our stay. (We put it back before leaving)
6. Bring your own pillows - the pillows provided are not structured anymore and have gone flat.