This is a second floor flat which isn't immediately apparent when you read the description. That being said, it is a HUGE flat with some really cool decor and art work throughout. The homeowner had some really fun and classy furniture that was simple but had an understated elegance. It truly paid homage to the era this historic house came from.
It has radiators with knobs that you can adjust room-to-room, giving you that feeling of warmth that you can't achieve with a forced-air furnace. The kitchen is well stocked with spices and flavored salts. The WiFi and Entertainment setup (large smart TV with roku) were adequate and reliable. Owner allowed us to park our RV on the large space on the back of the property. Neighbors (including the people who live downstairs) were all very nice. Lot's of folks walking dogs and taking the kids for a stroll. Restaurants, groceries, and all the essentials are really close by.
There were a couple of misunderstandings that I am certain were growing pains because this host appears to be new to hosting. For the sake of full disclosure, here they are:
1. The host double booked us with another renter. Host caught the mistake prior to anyone arriving and contacted both us and the other renter to see if there was a way to make everyone happy. I really appreciated how it was handled as we all treated each other like humans and found a resolution that made everyone happy.
2. After checking out, the cleaning person reported to the owner that we had left things unusually dirty and accused us of some damages. These claims were both untrue and, if I can make a bold assumption, I think the cleaning person was looking to make an extra few bucks off the host. Again, the host reached out and asked us about it. No charges assessed.
despite these two hiccups, we intend to rent again and if anyone is looking for a pleasant spot to stay in the metro detroit area, I highly recommend this flat.