Background:
My girlfriend and I stayed at this location for 21 days during December 2021.
Location:
You are right in the old city in the heart of Chiang Mai. My girlfriend and I were able to easily walk or get an inexpensive ride to any of the areas we wanted to go. There were some days where we simply walked around the city exploring the area and taking in the sights. You will be hard-pressed to run out of things to do during your stay in this rental.
Owner:
Charles is an excellent host. He has compiled a binder that describes interesting things in the area including restaurants, sightseeing locations, and local activities. This proved invaluable in helping us identify and prioritize the activities we wanted to do while in Chiang Mai. Charles is also well-connected and was able to help us rent a motorbike for a trip around the Samoeng loop and hire a driver to take us to a nearby city for a day tour. I am thoroughly convinced that if you have something you want to do he can help you get it set up easily and with reputable businesses.
Accommodations:
The rental is tidy, the beds are comfortable, and the furniture is nice. The air conditioning works and is much appreciated after a day outside in the hot sun. The washing machine was a huge help during our stay. The kitchen is spacious and includes a large refrigerator, a gas range, and a number of dishes, pots, pans, and utensils which makes it very easy to prepare and cook meals.
We only had two complaints with the accommodation - First we had 3 times during our stay where we found a lone cockroach running around on the ground floor. My girlfriend was a bit freaked out but I was able to capture the insect and throw it outside without too much trouble. I was not as worried about this intrusion because we kept the food and garbage sealed up and we saw similar intrusion from these roaches while staying in a resort residence in Phuket - it just seems that they find their way in sometimes. Second, the walls are a bit thin. In the main bedroom especially you can easily hear when the water pump turns on, when neighbors open and close doors, and when the industrial machine in the shop next door operates. You cannot hear the noise from the main street but you will hear whenever a motorbike rides through the nearby alley.
Overall:
We had an excellent stay and would not hesitate to book this again. We highly recommend this rental when you want to experience all Chiang Mai has to offer.