My husband and I stayed at the Nook for 38 days. This was the first time we stayed in a VRBO property in the USA, and we were very pleased with our stay. We had an overall great experience.
The Pros:
-Communication with Jo, the property manager, was exceptional. Whenever we sent Jo a message, we received a reply within 3 minutes. We had a minor snafu with the lock and a few general questions. Jo responded quickly and ensured the issue was resolved.
-Checking in and out is so simple. We had easy-to-follow instructions for getting to the house. Jo's directions were comprehensive, yet simple, so checking in and out was easy.
-The location is absolutely amazing! The Nook is tucked away in Belhaven, which is in the midst of everything great about the tri-county area. Belhaven itself has several really nice restaurants, coffee shops, cultural activities, and a park. The community is also very walkable. Within 5 miles, there's Belhaven Heights, Fondren, Downtown Jackson, and Eastover, which offers such diverse entertainment and dining options.
-The Nook had everything we needed for a tiny home away from home. Actually, it's tiny but very spacious. The bedroom has a queen sized bed, a closet, and a dresser with a mirror. The living area had a sofa and a television. The kitchen had a side-by-side fridge/freezer, a stove with an oven, and a dishwasher, which came in handy. The kitchen is equipped with a coffee maker, toaster, pots, pans, dishes, and silverware. There's also a 2-seater table near the kitchen window.
-There is a bathroom/laundry room with a washer and dryer, which was great! There's also an iron and tabletop ironing board.
-The Nook has two covered parking spaces.
The Cons:
-There was always something flying or crawling, so we were spraying and swatting often. So many mosquitoes, gnats, and spiders were there. Even after we swept and sprayed inside, we still had bugs. I believe it's because there's so much foliage and so many trees surrounding the house.
General:
-The Nook is behind the main house. While we were there, a gentleman and his two sons were staying in the bigger house. It was no problem, though; they were very friendly and kind.
-Some of the streets in Belhaven are quite bumpy. (Thanks Yazoo City clay.) The City is working on them, though.
-We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Jo is AMAZING! The Nook was a comfortable home away from home. The pics are accurate. A great place for couples!
