I was coming to the area from upstate NY in order to help family, planning to stay for 5-6 weeks, and needed accommodations that would offer some of the comforts of home while being affordable and convenient. Well, Kathy’s place fit the bill, and then some. This large and comfortable studio apartment provided a quiet, charming haven for me while I was away from home. The building, itself, is situated across from Fort Ward Park, so the view is lovely, and it is a 10-minute walk to shopping – the wonderful Fresh Market, a great bakery, hair salon, wine shop, convenience store, and restaurants. The apartment has a spacious main room, large enough for the queen-sized bed with night stands, a writing desk, full-sized dresser, and two arm chairs. All of this still allowed for plenty of room to walk around – no bumping into furniture or one another! Sliding glass doors facing the Park open to a wonderful balcony furnished with a small table and two chairs – perfect for watching the sun set over the tree line of the park. My husband and I ate dinner, there, and enjoyed sipping a glass of wine at the end of the day, after caring for loved ones. The kitchen, while small, provides every amenity, including a full-sized refrigerator, range, microwave, coffee machine, dishwasher, pots and pans, cutlery and cooking utensils, and dishes. The bathroom was the best surprise – one enters a large bathroom with a very long double vanity, with plenty of storage, a large closet with French doors and two dressing mirrors. Through another door are the toilet and bathtub (hurrah!) with shower. The apartment entrance has a coat closet.
Best highlights of the apartment and its location: the bathtub (not just a shower stall), fully functioning kitchen, marvelous balcony, sitting area, abundant storage (essential for long-term stays), incredibly quiet, easy access to parking, and proximity to shopping.
And let’s not forget Kathy! From our unanticipated late arrival, due to traffic and road conditions, to extending my stay, several times, without any inconvenience to me, Kathy was a perfect host. Responsive and helpful in every way, Kathy also generously accommodated some special needs we had.
Kathy’s place is terrific for short term stays, of course, but it is absolutely perfect for longer-term reservations. We will be returning, once again to help out family, over the next couple of months, and we plan on reserving this wonderful apartment, again.Thank you, Kathy!