I and my friend Lauren were in town for a bike ride event and this home's location couldn't have been better! We made the reservation before the location of the ride was announced and quite by happenstance ended up being only about four blocks from the start point of the ride. Wow!
The primary reason we booked here was 1) because of the listing photos and 2) because bikes were available without having to go elsewhere for a rental. Except for an unexpected snafu with one of the bikes, those parts worked out well.
The room was clean, simple, and nice. Same with the bathroom.
The afternoon we checked in, it *did* feel a little unsettling just letting ourselves into someone's house and walking through their kitchen, living room, and hallway to get to our rented room. Our host was napping the afternoon we arrived, which was totally fine. I suppose these feelings of "am-I-allowed-to-just-walk-into-this-stranger's-house?" are to be expected with any Airbnb listing where one isn't either renting the entire home or else staying in a home that has a private entrance to a separate section of the house.
Regardless, things went well. Our interactions with Tori and Dan were somewhat limited but we found them friendly, helpful with getting things sorted before the ride, and inquisitive about our travels and experiences.
The neighborhood is quiet and lovely, if a little off the beaten path. The nearest public transportation spots are about a half mile walk in either direction from the house, but it's a nice walk past quaint homes with beautiful gardens.
Tori and Dan have done a good job writing out instructions for checking in, using the house, and finding local restaurants and things to do.
Thanks for making your home and bikes available to us during our trip!