The property is located in a beautiful historic neighborhood. There are a lot of early 1900's craftsman homes (even a few Victorians) to look at if you are into that sort of thing. We liked the location since it really was close to everything. There was easy access to any part of the city with plenty of retail and mass transit options nearby. I did run into one issue with things being a little too accessible which I will explain later.
We were very impressed with the apartment. They did a wonderful job with the use of space and it was very nice and clean. I found out that James had spent a lot of time incorporating reclaimed materials into the construction with an eye for period correct detail. They both obviously put a lot of thought into what they wanted to create when it was built. The loft mattress and pull-out sofa bed were very comfortable and the apartment was stocked with anything we needed.
James and Jennifer made the booking and planning process very easy. The communicated quickly and answered any questions I had. I spoke with them during our stay and they were a nice couple who made me feel very welcome.
Now to the only downside: The proximity and access to IKEA proved to be an overpowering temptation. I believe it somehow preyed upon the natural instincts of my wife and caused her to suffer some type of shopping delirium. My daughter and I were forced to accompany her while she roamed the store, clutching a map, and mumbling something about Swedish meatballs. After a couple days, we finally navigated through the store and found an exit. I believe we would have surely perished if not for the in-store cafeteria.
We ended up loading two carts of Swedish treasures into my Jeep and drove home looking like it was the Clampett's truck from the Beverly Hillbillies.
We had a great time and I would definitely stay at the Piedmont Carriage House again the next time we visit.