Amazing Locale 2KingBR 1BTH

I would not recommend this particular unit. The rank of pot smoke was overwhelming. While I don’t think it was this unit, it was all those around it. The door kept continually locking and unlocking electronically when we tried to secure it at checkout. There was some sort of sticky all over the floor and kitchen countertop. The sofa was in such bad shape you literally sunk to the springs when you sat on it. Overall, this rental did not clean at all. While I assume the sheets were changed and common cleaning done, there was no chance that the floors were cleaned under table and other obstacles. For the price, you can easily do better. I will say the location was very good, convenient. This is not a house, it’s an apt/condo in a bldg, FYI.Sorry, wish I had an honest review before I booked it.

The host was rude and unprofessional. The door code instructions were inaccurate, making entry very difficult, and it was unclear as to whether we could reenter once we left the apartment. When reported to the owner by phone, he laughed and proceeded to call my son “a dick” four times before granting access to the key–which should have been his first response. The key lockbox–although accessible–was broken. As temps dropped during our week’s stay, the lock seemed to freeze up and only the key would work. The door code lock never was operational again, even after the temperature warmed up. This same door has visible gaps in the door jamb resulting in a very cold living room.The kitchen is not well-equipped with enough cutlery and dishes. The stove’s glass top was stained with burn marks. The kitchen cabinets all stick and are difficult to open, and one is somewhat broken. The back of one of the four chairs at the dinette table was broken. The tub faucet control has no clear indicators of the Hot or Cold water. It just turns and turns, making it hit or miss to find the hot water. The toilet runs and squeals upon flushing. There are no grab bars in the shower/tub.The washer and dryer do not work well. The dryer, in particular, doesn’t get hot enough to dry clothes in a timely fashion or at all. The guest bedroom carpet is stained. The curtain rod holding the sheers is somewhat broken and droops, and there are vertical tears in the curtain fabric. MORE ON NEXT REVIEW...

I mistakenly made my initial for the right days, but the wrong year. Totally my fault, but when I reached out to the owner, he was at a family dinner, no problem, but he said to text him with updated information. That was on a Friday evening, I don't have exact timeline but did not hear back from him at all about updating reservation. Followed up the following Tuesday or Wednesday to get the corrected dates, not knowing if it was available.Also texted him the week of the reservation about making an exception for having people visit and never responded to my texts. Was also expecting an email to me directly about checking in process, not through the VRBO system, was not aware that it was done that way because I had received initial contact directly.The apartment itself is okay. Somewhat dark in the bottom corner of the complex I was having problems with the hot water in the shower, because I was turning it all the way up. It was tepid. When I asked him about, if he had told me to move the handle just partially up, that would have generated the hot water, but my thought was to move it all the way. His responses to my request were snarky and basically blaming me for not knowing that the handle position was the issue. Probably needs to fix the handle. He did have someone come look at, but we were not there when they came, so could not explain the issueOne of mattresses was terrible, saggy. Neighbors were very loud until 1:00 AM. Would not stay there again or recommend it.

The location is perfect, and easy walk to the plaza or the streetcar. The parking lot is a bit tight but its nice to not be on the street. Overall the unit us nice but in need of some updates. The bedrooms are very dimly lit, some brighter bulbs or better lamps would be nice, a mirror in the bedrooms as we were sharing a bathroom and needed multiple areas to get ready, and the shower was a bit tricky. It doesn't have an actual "off position" it spins 360 degrees so you have to just slowly spin it until it stops dripping. The couch seems to have something broken in the middle area and the coffee table is worn. I would stay here again, but some updates would make it better.

The location of this rental is great for getting out on the town. You’re right in the mix, close to shops and restaurants. The neighborhood is walkable and safely lit. My only wish is that there were a few fixes to broken features - the patio has a broken rail that poses a potential safety hazard, and the Beth room faucet was broken and obviously glued back together, which broke again quickly upon use.