I lived in Old Cloverdale for many years, so I already knew that this house was in the most beautiful neighborhood in Montgomery and within easy walking distance to fun restaurants, shops and grocers. The pictures in the VRBO listing looked sweet to me, and I was planning to see a play at The Cloverdale Playhouse next door, anyway, so I booked it!
So the photos were accurate, but what they didn't reflect was how whimsically and playfully the home was decorated -- fascinating little one-of-a-kind knick-knacks, paintings & pictures on the wall that were a joy to look at (there was zero vibe that this house was decorated via the clearance table at Kirkland's) -- OR how perfectly accommodating this host made the house -- multi-charging cables everywhere a guest would need them, small labels on all the cabinets and drawers stating what was inside, even a tv tray (haven't seen one in years!) for my supper-for-one while I watched a movie.
This home was clean and charming in that special Deep South way but not pretentious in the least. I also enjoyed going for walks in the neighborhood without having to walk along Fairview to get there -- just went through the back yard and I was on a little shady side street.
Scott always responded almost immediately any time I contacted him, and I truly felt that all he wanted was for me to enjoy my stay.
Best short-term rental experience ever.