This rental has some very good things and some not so good.
The pros: First, the host, Vivian, is very attentive and helpful. She answers inquiries quickly and is willing to work with you when there are problems. Second, the house, itself, is very nice. The living room/kitchen area is a large, comfortable, quite usable space. It is very quiet inside, even though the backyard is next to a busy road. Outside, the noise did not seem bad or disruptive. The house is in a safe neighborhood.
The cons: while the house is all on one level, there are stairs leading up to the front door (there is also a stairwell, if entering through the garage). It is not set up for anyone with mobility issues. Second, the house is at the end a short, skinny road that is more alleyway than street. There was not enough room to turn around in front of the house or in the driveway (which is sloped), so we had to drive backward down the alleyway to get out. That may be easier for someone to do in a smaller car. If you are uncomfortable driving backward a few house-lengths, be aware of this. Lastly, the timing of our stay was unfortunate. The deck was in dangerous need of repair (as was a small part of the wooden stairs in front of the house). Some boards broke through, when we stepped on them. Vivian had said some of the boards needed repair or replacing and was going to send a repair crew over during our stay. We did not want the disruption and noise on our vacation, so we asked her to wait until we left. Hopefully, the decking will be replaced and usable in time for the next renters.
