PROS:
Location: I loved being able to walk nearly anywhere I wanted to go. Whether I wanted a coffee, meal or morning orange juice, I was within walking distance to Japantown and neighborhood markets.
Communication: Andy and Li did a fabulous job communicating check-in/check-out and any questions about my stay. There was a small delay in my check-in time, which they communicated promptly AND provided a complimentary bottle of wine. :)
Hensely House: The home and decor are beautiful. I love the charm and history of the home.
Parking: I was concerned I would struggle with street parking availability, but this was a non-issue.
Amenities: There was a sink, fridge, coffee mugs, and Keurig in my bedroom. Additionally, there was a heater and fan. I prefer a cool room so I didn't need the heater, but I thought it was a nice consideration. The common kitchen also has napkins, utensils, etc. The bathroom has ample shampoo's but body wash would have been great to have instead of the single bar of soap for the sink.
EVEN BETTER IF:
Hot Water: After a full day of traveling and office work, I was very excited to settle in my room, shower and climb into bed, but I ran into issues with hot water. The host almost immediately responded when I messaged my concern, but it would have been helpful to know ahead of time that hot water could be limited and that I may need to run the sink faucet before running the shower faucet. Ultimately I was too tired to bother with it and tried again in the morning with no problems so long as I run the sink faucet first for 5-10mins.
Cleanliness: A little more attention to bedroom corner cobwebs and bathroom countertops would have been appreciated. The photos definitely depict a cleaner space than actual.