We stayed in James' rental over for 8 nights over Christmas and up to New Year's. The location was very convenient to the home of a family member who lives locally and that was the primary reason we chose this Airbnb. We had a generally positive experience but this space did not meet our needs for cooking a holiday meal and was not comfortable for this length of stay. The positives are the location, the available off-street parking for one vehicle, and spacious home. We enjoyed the modern appliances and appreciated access to a full laundry, complete with laundry detergent, stain remover, and dryer sheets. There were also abundant coffee, tea, and cocoa pods as well as body wash and shampoo. However, we choose vacation rentals instead of hotel stays when we are looking for a "home away from home" experience which caused some disappointment with this home especially at the holidays. The home feels like it has not been lived in by the host - it is impersonally decorated and somewhat shabbily furnished and lacks staples that would make it a comfortable choice for a longer stay. This home would make a better choice for a shorter stay especially if the guests do not intend to cook and eat in. The host is very communicative and quick to respond; the cleanliness, location, ease of check-in/out, and host communication earned the five star rating but the furnishings and amenities (especially beds) need upgrades.