I want to be pretty thorough and accurate since this might be one of the first reviews for this stay. I'll divide it up in sections to kind of explain the experience of each aspect of Neal's listing.
Getting there: Super easy and convenient. I was driving from out of state and made it 15 minutes early. Neal was readily available from the get go to adjust my check in time and help me locate and enter the property. Be careful about your GPS though. It takes you to the front of the building. The alley way is off of Martin St. so it's easier to enter from there.
Communication: With Communication a necessity of checking in, I'd grade Neal and his staff with 10/10. At one point the lock malfunctioned for the home. We were getting in from a late movie, about midnight and the staff was there to troubleshoot with me. His employee, Jon, actually came by to help us get in and fix the lock. I was so pleased that they were around to help in a difficult situation and easy to get ahold of. The lock was fixed and all was well- grade A communication.
The space: This is a one bedroom unit. You'd think that means limited space and close quarters...not at all. The three floors allows for separation when needed for you and your party. The space is modern, very clean, and comfortable. The kitchen is immaculate. I work remotely and everyone in my zoom call meeting was commenting on how beautiful the kitchen was. It's the little touches to the well made comfortable furniture really made the space. No crappy IKEA in sight. All sturdy new and sleek furniture.
Neighborhood:
I won't lie, when I first pulled up I was a bit turned around. The area around is going through a fair bit of development so some streets and lots look, well, rough for lack of a better word. The area however is chalked full of pleasant amenities, good food, drink and walking. I STRONGLY recommend Diskin Cider and Dozen Bakery. I walked to get coffee and baked goods in the morning and at night I could walk down the street to Diskin for a drink.
Takeaways: Neal's unit is big, comfortable, stylish yet well made and a great way to experience Nashville. There's a fair bit of construction noise but that didn't bother me. You can't hear it from the living room or kitchen. The space really feels like your own, you're not walking on eggshells worried about neighbors or solicitors. I would highly recommend this fabulous stay and I will definitely be returning in the future.