The location of this property is ideal if guests are into the Short North! I also was charmed that the Wonderbread Factory has been given a second life. Parking was easy and convenient. Plus, the place was fairly clean (though the unpleasant odor of an industrial cleaner persisted throughout our stay); the bed sheets appeared to have been laundered and a single clean towel for each guest was available. I also appreciated that the host provided shampoo, conditioner, and bar soap.
However, right off the bat some concerns were apparent. Why were there dirty towels hanging in the closets? There was only one spoon in the kitchen, so don't plan on more than one person eating cereal for breakfast! Plus the main door (and as far as I knew the only door) into the property jammed and was unuseable. Thank goodness a resident showed me the other entrance on 4th.
We stayed Thursday - Sunday morning. Thursday and Friday nights neighbors seemed fairly restrained though the smell of pot seeped into our unit to mingle with the industrial cleaner odor. Saturday night, all seemed quiet until about 11PM when a party exploded next door. People were yelling and pounding on the wall. This went on for hours. I felt helpless and when I reached out to Nicole, I got an automatic message in response. At 2:30 AM I finally spoke to one of the neighbors who told me to "Peace out!". I never got a response from the host about the matter.
Normally when I check out I start the dishwasher, make the beds, empty the trash -- basically do what I'd want done in my own home -- but after a sleepless night, I just packed and bailed.
Here is my bottom line: If you are a young, hip person who would want to join the Saturday night party next door, stay here! If not, consider limiting your stay to weeknights.