This review may be the most challenging review I've had to write. So I will try to provide context so others can decide for themselves. I'll start with the positives... Excellent communication from Toni. Toni was very accommodating with an early check-in. The house has a lot of room, a relatively comfortable living room with a large TV, a lovely dining table, and an adequate e kitchen. The shower in the downstairs bathroom is nice and spacious. There are excellent front and back yards, easy street parking, and the bedrooms are big.
Now the other side, and admittedly this is all about personal preference. First, when describing a home as magnificently designed, my expectations go pretty high. Unfortunately, in my opinion, the house is closer to average than anything close to magnificent. First, it appears that a percentage of any updates were do-it-yourself, there is nothing wrong with that, but it shows—beds- are uncomfortable for anyone with back or hip issues. Toni had a 3-inch topper brought in, which helped a bit. Sadly, every bed in the house is miserable. One of the two bathrooms is downstairs off of the kitchen. Not a big deal, except all bedrooms, are upstairs and share a bathroom and the downstairs bathroom has the nicer shower. The kitchen is small with limited cooking utensils. There is only one 1-tv in the house. Again, just a preference issue, and we typically expect at least 2 TVs. House rules require everyone to take shoes off, which is fine except if you are in socks. The wood floors on the steps are pretty slippery, and we almost had a couple of falls. Location is excellent if you are looking for a quiet area with most things being a 15-20 minute walk away - it feels more residential versus a city vacation.
In the end, do I think the house is fairly represented? Yes, with a few critical omissions that may have been helpful during my search. Do I think the place is awful? No, it's great for the right family that values space over comforts. Would I want to stay here again? Nio, it was a real disappointment.
Alex