Fairhaven Guesthouse

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Solo Traveler

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : Flame & Raven are lovely people , and the rooms in their home are comfortable.Checkin was easy. We were shown around by Flame, who gave us information about getting downtown.You have the use of a very clean, well equipped kitchen, a comfortable dining room, and a living area.Breakfast is provided for you to cook yourself. The bread and peach jam were particularly nice. The owners are very keen on being environmentally friendly, which we very much appreciate.

Very Good
Traveller Type: Solo Traveler
  : The hosts were welcoming and efficient The room was thoughtfully arranged. Nice, relaxed atmosphere.
  : Be aware that 3 guest rooms share one bath. This didn't present a problem for me, but this is not the place to indulge in a log bath.

Disappointing
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : When we arrived the host was not at the property upon our previously stated time for arrival. Proper notification was given almost a day prior, even that day I had asked to arrive earlier than 4pm due to plans, possibly there was a miscommunication, I do not know and unfortunately we had an engagement early evening we still had to get ready for which was also mentioned in our arrival inquiry to the host. So we not did we have any time to waste, but luckily and quickly was able to rent elsewhere.
  : At first glance we were skeptical but didn't have much time to judge at first, but as we waited briefly for the host to respond to a text announcing our arrival that eventually came almost 20 min later, we were able to see that it may not be as suitable as we thought... I get the vibe the hosts and place eludes to, and again we did not enter the property, but when its 85 degrees plus outside the windows of the entire property did not need to be open. It was hot that day! That was somewhat concerning, however we still waited a few more minutes thinking we should but had already decided not to stay.

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : Cheap
  : Shared bathroom

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : We enjoyed our hosts and felt at home comfort.

Very Good
Traveller Type: Solo Traveler
  : Everything was clean and comfortable bedroom, sitting room, kitchen table, shower. I appreciated that the hosts buy local and/or organic foods and that quiet hours are maintained. The art, the cheerful colors, and the many plants are also nice. Also, Flame was organized wrt arrival time and check-in process. Location was great, a quiet residential neighborhood with a bus stop very close to the house and the downtown mall just a half-hour walk away (or a very short bus ride).
  : Theres only one thing I didnt like: Sound carries easily through the vents, so while the guesthouse on the top floor is visually quite separate from the hosts home on the bottom floor, we can still hear each other. At least I assume the hosts can hear from downstairs. I could make out conversations at times. I could tell my room (the Tidewater) was above the kitchen, for example. I couldnt hear anything after 10 PM, it should be said.