Urban Modern Living PERFECT for long term stays

Comfy beds, nice clean and modern loft.

The neighborhood immediately outside had many homeless and seemingly mentally ill people using the block and the alley to the side as a meeting place or similar. We are early morning exercisers (6:30am) and being out numbered by strangers yelling or trying to talk to us as we exited our door was disconcerting. We felt the need to cover the door code as we punched it in and stayed at the bottom of the stairs until it was fully closed. We are from San Francisco so this is not a new experience but I foolishly didn’t explore the neighborhood well in Spokane.

Overall, it is clear that the hosts of this property care about getting it right. We had some issues (which I'll explain below), but I was able to call and connect with the host right away, and they fixed the problem as best they could. Nice coffee maker and full kitchen for those planning to stay and cook. For those attending a formal event or conference (like we were) the iron and ironing board was greatly appreciated (also laundry facilities).

The listing said there were two beds in each room, but there was only one. Since we were a group of work colleagues, this required us to get a hotel room for one member of our group. The host offered to give us a partial refund to help offset this cost. Also, the bed was a bit uncomfortable and the hide-a-bed was broken. The neighborhood is a bit rough, but it is close to the convention center and no one gave us any issues.

The amenities were well thought out. And there was plenty of room for everyone. I loved that the check out list was simple.

There was light pouring straight into your face in the main bedroom from a street lamp. The location is super loud. There were druggies shooting up all over the place. It was very sketchy taking small children into the building. The pull out bed didn’t work - and the beds were very tall and a fall risk for small kids. But we made it work. Netflix etc didn’t work.

This is a historic old brick building completely rebuilt and modernized and turned into 4 rentals. The modern industrial look is chic, but the kitchens and bathrooms are completely new. Beds were comfortable; didn't need to use any heat or ac because temps were nice. Used the kitchen and it was functional and well equipped. Code locks for the door on the street and for each unit. Communication with the host was through the Booking app, but they always responded quickly.

This is a downtown location, with all of the pluses and minuses. 5-10 minute walk to the river, the waterfalls, the convention center. Dozens of restaurants, breweries and coffee shops nearby. If you wish to use public transit, the main bus station area is about 2 blocks, as is the famous Davenport Hotel. That being said, downtown Spokane does have a fair number of homeless and/or indigent folks. Our home town has more, so we are used to it. Not once did any homeless person do anything the least bit threatening, but it can be upsetting for some to see the obviously mentally ill ones on the street grappling with their issues.