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the suite accommodated my whole family

Spacious, clean rooms, lovely minimalist decor. Good breakfast and friendly staff.

Freshly renovated, our room looked brand new. Staff was as friendly as one could ask for. Breakfast was good, never ran out of food being served despite decent sized groups while we were there.

It obviously took a lot of work to make this a usable place to stay. Because I have an interest in rehabilitating challenging properties, I took a look in the basement. All of the basement walls had to be straightened and reinforced to rescue this house. It was done well. ALL of the plumbing had been replaced as had the HVAC system, and a sump pump installed to guard the basement from future damage. I'm certain it wasn't cheap or easy. As for the amenities, it's obvious the owner has done this before --and done some research on how to do this not just properly, but with excellence. There were many nice, considerate touches (like a sticker on the coffee pot that said, "The coffee is probably in the freezer.") For me, there are two things that really tell the story of how a property owner regards their guests: 1. The shower. In this house, it is excellent. Good flow, plenty of room, attention to detail, nice extra touch with shampoo, conditioner, and body wash in dispensers mounted to the wall. Plenty of towels easily accessible. Well done. A+ 2. Toilet paper. Property owners who supply the cheapest toilet paper they can buy hate their guests, or at a minimum, have some kind of weird sado-masochistic desire to torture them. In this case, I'm guessing the product supplied was the same one the owners use in their own home. Not Charmin Ultra Soft, but definitely a top-tier brand. (Oh, and I noticed you rescued the original 1940's era art-deco TP holder that was probably there when the house was built.) Again, A+.

This is a very nice rental. We had our 96 year old mother with us and having two Bedrooms was a treat. We didn’t do any cooking there but the appliances were new, the neighborhood seem safe and it was in close proximity to where we were going. Very pleased with it and will return.