Fells Point Artist Loft - 2 bd/1b secluded - exposed brick

I finally found the time to write down a review about this property. It was really a great stay ! I stayed at the Artist Loft for 3 months due to professional reasons and I can recommend it for everybody. First of all, the owner is very kind, helpful and attentive. He gave me a lot of (practical) information about the property, the neighbourhood and the city and he took a lot of time to solve my 'problems' or to answer my questions. It is really a luxurious thing to have a good personal contact with your owner, you never feel like a number here, but like a friend.

The Artist Loft itself is a nice place to stay with all the comfort and equipment you can wish for a longer stay. The kitchen is perfect to cook some larger dinners and there is enough place to store your food. The living space is very 'arty' and looks like a real loft, you have enough space and there is a good and updated heating/airco system with a security system against CO-intoxication. The bedroom area is very comfortable and there is more than enough space to put your clothing away, the bed itself feels very relaxing. Everywhere in the big room are 'trendy' brick walls and a nice wooden coverd roof, nice paintings of the son of the owner make it a really arty atmosphere. The double shower in the bathroom is amazing and you have equipment for washing and drying. The desk / bunk room is very practical when you stay there - like me - for professional reasons. You have a nice place to work, seperate from you living place. In the bunk smaller area you can relax a little bit in the chairs or you can transform it to a guest room when you have some visitors who wanna stay overnight.

The neighbourhood is really amazing, the property is settled in the historic Fells Point Area. It is situated in a long and small but quiet street but near the corner of the very busy Fleet Street. All the shops, bars and restaurants you need are on a walkable distance. To walk to the hospital medical campus of Johns Hopkins University tooks only around 15 minutes. A bus stop is behind the corner. Walking to the historic Inner Harbor site are Harbor East took no more than 20 minutes, so that is also very reasonable. The neighbourhood is very safe and I never had fear to walk around, day or night.

Needless to say I would recommend this play to stay ! I also wanna congratulate the owner, because he was given me a wonderful time in an amazing property.

Park your car and leave it until you're ready to go home. The neighborhood is safe. We walked to the Water Taxi (the best deal in Baltimore) which takes one all over the Inner Harbor, Fells Point, Ft. McHenry. Pay $10 and use the service from 10 a.m. until 11 p.m. A bus stop is right at your door, too.

You can walk to a Whole Foods in about 15 minutes, and if you're up for a short hike, you can walk to the Inner Harbor in about 25 minutes. From the apartment, you are within easy walking distance of many excellent local restaurants and the harbor.

The accommodations are comfortable, clean. The washer and dryer are handy. The shower is wonderful. The sheets are very nice cotton. For being in the city, at night it's quiet, and we slept well. The kitchen is well equipped. You do have to walk up steps, but it was ok for this 61-yr.-old to do.

The owner lives on the premises and was extremely friendly and helpful, but did not disturb us at all. Having him there made me feel even more secure, but the neighborhood is safe, anyway. We walked around some after dark, and there were lots of people out, and we were not afraid.

The air conditioning worked like a charm during very hot weather.

For the price, this is an excellent deal.

On my last morning in the Artist Loft and drinking my coffee on the balcony, I can't help but reflect on the past week and a half.

This was my first time using For Rent By Owner and staying in Baltimore City. Additionally, I had some special needs for my trip and am a single female. Needless to say, I was apprehensive about using the service and staying outside of a hotel. The owner was quick to respond to my questions and extremely accommodating. I wouldn't have been able to make the trip otherwise.

The location is perfect. You can walk to anything in Baltimore. I drove in from out of state but rarely moved my vehicle, especially on the weekends. I felt safe, morning and night, and am going to miss running along the waterfront.

I don't think the pictures or description do the loft justice. It is amazing! The layout is great, the furnishings are perfect, and the feel is very warm, welcoming, and funky. This is definitely better than a stuffy, boring hotel. My friends who live in the area came over and they loved it too. Fortunately, the kitchen is extremely well equipped and I could prepare meals for several people. When I didn't want to cook, I walked across the street and had shrimp and steak at Ale Mary's or down the block to Captain James to sit outside and devour all-you-can-eat crabs smothered in old bay. Thank goodness for the full size washer and dryer because eating so much can get messy.

I didn't want for anything and absolutely enjoyed my time here. I will be back, no question in my mind.