6/10 Okay
Stephen K., Ellicott City, Md
11 Sept 2024
Wanted to Love It
The carriage house is in a fantastic location, an easy walk to the village or the river. The outdoor areas are nice and there is plenty of parking.
The owner was responsive to questions. Check-in was uneventful.
The carriage house appears to be an older conversion with some updates. Strangely, there are 4 doors to the outside including two in the primary bedroom and one in the primary bathroom. The windows are all screwed shut so you need to keep a door open to get fresh air. Kitchen looked nice although we barely stepped into it. Half bath was clean and functional. Décor is quaint. Furniture is comfortable, albeit dated. Most everything is functional except as noted below. Light switch bingo will keep you occupied for a while. TV/Wi-Fi worked as advertised.
Housekeeping was no more than average. Cobwebs in many corners. Walls and baseboards all need to be wiped down.
The primary bathroom is significantly more rustic than we were comfortable with. It is very small with a door that opens directly outside. The shower is something you would find in an actual carriage house. The pictures in the listing do not do this room justice. Compounding the appearance, the shower faucet was broken. Taking a shower that didn’t freeze or scald you was a challenge. The owner passed on directions to use the faucet that eventually proved to be helpful. Also, the owner said that replacement was imminent. This bathroom would be a dealbreaker for any return visit.
Stephen K.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024