The place is good, but here are a few things you should be aware of before you book.
Areas where there could be an improvement
- We checked in at after 8pm, basically when it was dark. Firstly in the dark you cannot identify the house as the house number is not visible. Our house where we were staying was behind the house facing the street and the way to get there was through the driveway of the house. Not knowing which house is it, it is unsafe to have just walked through the driveway. We had to call the hosts and they were responsive and helped identify the house. Also be mindful phone network is not the best over there
- Secondly, parking is on the street, not readily available in convenient spots always. The driveway is occupied and can not be used. We had 2 cars and invariably we had to go towards the end of the road to find a spot
- This one was an oversight on my part, but still important because this can happen to others too, so wanted to put it out there. The place can accommodate 6 people to sleep, but only has 1 bathroom. It was mentioned in the listing, but I assumed there would be 2 bathrooms and missed reading it. It is hard to imagine a use case of 6 people living and sharing one bathroom, hence I took it for granted. But be mindful they have 1 bathroom.
- There is a good sitting area outside, and a BBQ grill and a fire pit. We went there in March and it was raining and also a bit cold, so we had to be indoors. For 6 people to hang out in the living area, there isn’t enough space to sit together. The couches can accommodate 4 people, and there was one puffy (slightly wobbly) there. So if you are 6 people traveling, not very conducive to hang out indoors.
- The soap dispenser in our bathroom was not working properly to dispense the soap and also the soap had almost run out. We requested the host to help us with the same and she promptly arranged the neighbor to get a new bottle of soap. This is something I would ensure the cleaners should check/test before they ready the house. Not a big deal, just wanted to mention for context.
- The room on top has 2 queen beds, and it is not meant for people who are 5’10” and taller. I mean you can make your way through, but have to bend while walking in places. It’s almost an attic converted into a room that can accommodate 4 people. The bed is not the best for your back too.
The good parts:
- Very responsive hosts
- The house was very clean