After reading some of the reviews, I was a little skeptical, and maybe even a little worried. That all changed the moment I actually walked into this extraordinary home.
We hadn't seen our family since before the lockdown, and the travel restrictions. This was my daughter's wedding though, and we had family coming from Ohio, including three kids ranging in age from 5 to 13. We NEEDED a large home for everyone to gather in when we weren't visiting other family members or preparing for the wedding.
I chose this place because of its location to EVERYTHING including the wedding, which was at the Stimson-Green Mansion.
The beds were quite comfortable, the kitchen was outrageously stocked with all the pots and pans you would need for a vacation home, including a waffle maker, which made breakfast time fun. The large table made family meals perfect, as well as keeping the kids separated for activities.
Two points, though: The ice maker on the refrigerator didn't work, so bring your own ice and remember... this is an old home. Some of the electrical outlets aren't designed for our constant plugging of devices. There are plenty of outlets though. You won't be disappointed. And yeah, if you need a darker room for sleeping in, bring a dark piece of material because the windows are covered in very light shades.
Alot of people think that an older home has an odd smell. They're right. It's called "being an older home." It wasn't at all offensive. The neighborhood was pleasant enough without too many loud sirens, etc.
The water pressure on the middle floor bathrooms was great, and we certainly needed all four bathrooms for the 8 of us.
I'm actually thinking of renting this place again for a workshop/retreat for some of my friends. This would be a great "poetry" club hideout. The heating was fabulous. Not too hot and not too cold.
All in all, just a fabulous place. You will not be able to find similar quality for this price. The people on the property were super polite and when I apologized for the thumping and bumping due to kids (there are permanent residents downstairs) they seemed to be cheerful and respectful.
I love this place. It made the entire experience for all of us and my daughter's wedding so much better.