Angie is very accommodating and hospitable host. I've stayed in Airbnbs all over the world for the last 10 years and this was the first time where the host preferred meeting the guest upon check-in. Other places I've met the host, it was more casual, either in passing or if they happen to be home and wanted to stop by and say "hello". I didn't mind this but some people might feel rushed and feel like they were on a schedule. I appreciate Angie wanting to make sure that the guest knew exactly how to enter and exit the premises not to mention she would show you how things worked if it seemed confusing (eg. the fire place) Being a former educator myself, I can completely relate! It was very easy once she showed me the logistics of entering and exiting the property.
Even though there is not a full kitchen (no stove) everything else for a mini kitchen was provided including a kitchen sink and dish rack (which was not pictured). Appliances such as the toaster oven, microwave and mini fridge were perfect. Loved the little tea station in the corner as well as the oatmeal packages she provided and the many different types of creamers for the coffee (also provided). I often don't plan much for breakfast when I'm traveling unless I plan on going out and the oatmeal was ideal!
Temperature was perfect and loved having the fireplace on for ambiance. The couch was big and comfy, but a bit old (you could feel the springs when you sat on it) and the bathroom was very clean and spacious.
A few suggestions would be a nightlight in the bathroom since it is around the corner from the bedroom and possibly another door at the bottom of the stairs to create more of a sound barrier between her house and the basement space. I sleep with the bedroom door closed but one morning I woke up and could hear her yelling on the phone. I am a very light sleeper and if the door had not been closed, it would have woken me up. I could still hear the noise when I moved to the LR area. Shortly after, she called down the stairs to apologize for the yelling, only to continue shortly after returning upstairs. I realize this was probably a one-off and an unforeseen circumstance but it was a bit disruptive.
Other than that, everything else was on point. Appreciate the tip for nearby places to eat, especially the taco stand down the st. Being from Texas, I was skeptical but was pleasantly surprised. Can't beat cheap and good street tacos! Thanks Angie for being a great host!