Niki's place was just as advertised. The space is very clean and pretty well appointed with things to make your stay comfortable. I didn't explore the kitchen too much but it looked like it was one of the more well stocked ones that i've experienced in an AirBnb. Also, having access to a washer and dryer is always a godsend when on a long travel.
Even though this is a basement unit, the bed area receives a lot of light from the two adjacent windows. I woke up to the sun every morning and it was great.
Speaking of waking up, this space is not for people who are looking to sleep in! I could hear every little thing Niki did upstairs. While this is the only negative thing I can really say about the space, it could be a deal breaker for some. For others, it's no big deal. I did feel like I didn't have full privacy as I assumed that Niki could also hear everything I was doing but I have no clue if that's actually true. Niki also seems to like to start her day at 8 am. This was great for me as it helped me to wake up and get over jet lag faster but buyer beware.
Otherwise, the space was great. Again, if you can deal with the noise - which is just a fact of life when renting a basement apartment - you'll love the space enough.
Check in and check out were seamless but there was one issue I had with Niki as a host that I don't encounter much on this platform, she doesn't respond to messages. I asked an initial question about street parking, which is easy and abundant in this neighborhood, but only received canned responses instead that had nothing to do with my message. She did briefly welcome me when I let her know i was there after checking in a day late but otherwise - total radio silence. Who knows, some might prefer the distance that Niki offers.
Good space but not the best stay I've ever had. Would I book this place again? Still a yes