I chose this rental based mainly on the reviews I read. Reviews are, of course, a big part of why anyone chooses a particular place to stay. Which is why someone needs to say something.
The reviews of this place are just plain wrong. It was dreary, it had a feel of being only surface clean, it was in need of refurbishment. The microwave needed cosmetic repair. The vacuum emitted such a foul odor it couldn’t be used. Luckily, there were no rugs, so the provided broom was of use. The walk-in shower’s door wouldn’t stay shut, so you had to be careful not to get water all over the bathroom floor.
For a higher-end priced unit, this totally fell short. It is a 2-bedroom, 2-bath, yet there was not enough room in the living area for 4 people to relax comfortably at the end of the day.
The dining “area” barely accommodated 4 people. The table was small, the chairs and table had an inexpensive feel.
While the area was 1 block from the entrance to Pike’s Market, that also meant more than usual homeless people all hours of the day, trash on the sidewalks, and a general sense of crud.
This place was way, way, way overpriced. It was the most depressing AirBnB at which I ever stayed. There was no sense of homey-ness whatsoever. By the time we left, the dreariness of the place was so awful, we were all depressed.