Overall this place is a great value for the money so I would recommend it. The entire complex seems to be an airbnb so it is run professionally.
The place is cute and recently updated and overall it was a good experience, so I dont want people to be too deterred by what i’m going to say next. When you get an Airbnb this cheap you are going to make sacrifices. I think consumers have a right to know what they are sacrificing before they spend a large chunk of money, so here are the specific sacrifices you will make if you stay here. Again, none of of these are anything against the host. The place was well priced for what you get. None of these were deal breakers for me, but they could be deal breakers for others.
1) location: while this seems to be a convenient location when you look at it on a map, you should know that it is in one if the shadier parts of north dallas. That isnt to say it’s dangerous; it isn’t. This enclave is well kept and clean. But the only way in and out is on a one way access road to 635 which, as of May 2022, is under active construction and will be for a long time to come. Getting in and out is a chore at best and often traffic on this one-lane, one-way road can be at a standstill for 20 minutes at a time for any reason at all.
2) Noise: The construction from the highway is constant and LOUD. I lived in chicago directly underneath the CTA train. I literally had heavy rail going directly over my head every 7 minutes there, but the noise coming from the highway construction is twice as loud.
There is no secure parking at all. The only reason I wasn’t worried about my car being broken into is because the location off the highway is so inconvenient to get to that it wouldn’t be worth anyone’s time to make their way over to rummage through your car.
3) comfort- this unit is a third floor unit which can be exhausting if you have a pet or a lot of luggage. Also, the host has specific instructions not to turn the air conditioner too low or else the compressor will freeze. Being on the third floor this is a huge problem because the temperature is often so hot that you will sweat in your sleep.
The bed is probably the biggest joke of the whole place. I can only describe it as a collection of bare springs covered by a thin layer of cloth and foam. Its the kind of mattress that is usually depicted in cartoons or sitcoms for comedic effect, but it isnt funny when you’re trying to sleep on it which is difficult. The host could and should easily spring for a BASIC $500 mattress from any wholesale outlet and it would be a massive upgrade.
The whole building is of questionable construction quality which makes sense considering that it is at a bargain price point. But the floors and stairs are often so uneven that you can easily trip and fall if you aren’t paying attention.
The bedroom window faces east and there are no blackout curtains so be prepared for LOTS of bright light first thing in the morning.
The living room sofa, while cute, is VERY low to the ground and can be uncomfortable if you want to sit up on it for more than 15 minutes. And this is coming from a guy who is only 5’ 7”.
There are no mirrors anywhere in the apartment other than a very small one over the bathroom sink. So if you have anywhere to be, you won’t know what you look like once you get dressed.
Finally, there is no TV in the bedroom. Minor, but many people, myself included, like to fall asleep with the TV on and this wasnt possible here.
I will sum up by saying that I am not trying to tear this place apart. It is clean, well run, professional and a very good value. But if you are looking at a long term stay and you need certain creature comforts you might want to spend a little extra for something else.