OK…this can be filed under “Things Yuppies Care About,” but that said, as I put my suitcases away and paste selected photos into the travel journal I’m reminded that there were many criteria besides location that made our 2011 holiday apartment perfect.
I wanted to capture the criteria in my Holiday Apartment Scorecard because staying in an apartment, instead of a hotel, brings another level of joy to the vacation experience…and I plan to rinse and repeat the process often. Now as I sit back and review the list, maybe these are actually the elements that make a home perfect as well. Wow. Double-duty metrics!
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Not Present |
Somewhat Present |
Mostly |
Always |
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| Has a living room view that makes you gasp with delight | ||||
| Situated within easy access to taxis, public transportation, restaurants, lively activity | ||||
| Each bedroom has its own bathroom (a vacation must!) | ||||
| A working kitchen (stovetop, microwave, coffee/espresso, fridge) | ||||
Functional basics to make living easy:
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| iPod docking station to fill the house with music | ||||
| Wi-Fi and free internet | ||||
| Washing machine- with clear instructions | ||||
| Dishwasher- with clear instructions | ||||
| Roomy living room – that invites group gatherings | ||||
| Comfy beds | ||||
| Working air conditioning/heat | ||||
| Easy to work with landlord | ||||
| Friendly neighbors | ||||
| Appropriately priced |
