Let me start by saying this is not a bad place no stay. I’d recommend it! However, we feel that the description needs quite a bit of updating.
We have communicated this with the owner already, and they responded with kindness and professionalism, but I’ll outline some of the things we wish we had known prior to booking in case the listing doesn’t get updated.
-There is convenient parking, however it is not right outside the unit…it’s at the house next door. So you have to walk through a parking lot, around a house, and then at your car. Had we known this prior, we may have chosen to pack in smaller/lighter bags. We didn’t know we’d be carrying them so far. They do have a YouTube video that shows exactly where your parking is in relation to your unit. I’d suggest asking to view it before booking.
-the listing (at the time of this review) says that you just walk down a flight of stairs and arrive at your private unit. You actually walk from your car, down an alley, up a flight of stairs, and then down the stairs to the unit. The stairs are not super even…my mom and I tripped up them 3 times each. We are active and generally coordinated
-the bathroom is listed as “petite”, and that is quite generous. The bathroom is TINY. The sink is a half sink, and the stand up shower is much smaller than your standard closet shower. There are no shelves or counter space either. Everything must be kept outside of the bathroom. We personally don’t love that all towels hang over the toilet, but we understand that’s a preference and they’re just doing what they can with the space they have.
- the extra sleeping space wasn’t super well defined. It’s a fold down futon and it’s extremely uncomfortable. It is definitely not meant for 2 people. I’m 5’9” and I just fit. I woke up a few times with my feet hanging off the corner. There are several bars that aren’t padded either. They kindly provided a mattress pad when I mentioned this, but it unfortunately didn’t do anything. I slept on a line of pillows to try and help. I’d suggest bringing an air mattress instead.
- there really isn’t room to put your stuff. Everything had to be kept in our bags. This could be an easy fix on their part…maybe some hooks scattered and some shelving added.
So…I don’t want to discourage anyone from booking. It was clean and in a great location. We were able to walk to pretty much everything. I personally wouldn’t book for 4 people, or if elderly are in your party.