Full disclosure: My grandparents were the Franco's who built and owned these apartments and lived next door, and I grew up playing on the steps and railings. So seeing them on VRBO, staying there was a must. I was excited to stay and was not disappointed. Grace was very responsive and pleased to hear about my relation to the apartments.
Back in the day, the apartments didn't have air conditioning, so were kept dark and, with only three rooms, often crowded. Grace has added AC, and opened the windows. The rooms are bright and fresh, well furnished, but have retained a lot of their historic feel. It is also spotlessly clean and very comfortable. The kitchen is updated but consistent to the era, and it is very well and stylishly stocked. The bed was very comfortable and there were plenty of quality sheets and towels. There is also a small patio in the back which is nice for having coffee in the morning. One thing to know is the shower/bath is a clawfoot tub which might be challenging for someone with mobility issues.
The apartment is also in Armory Park, one of my favorite neighborhoods, and we enjoyed just walking around and looking at the architecture which is a mix of Victorian, Greek revival, Queen Anne and Territorial. A new community of homes has carefully mirrored the existing architecture. The neighborhood is also very convenient to downtown, which has some excellent restaurants, venues, and galleries. We recommend the short walk to the (historic) Hotel Congress for breakfast at The Cup Cafe.
My husband and I were very comfortable and pleased with both the apartment and with the ease of booking and communication. We had hoped to touch base with Grace in person, and weren't able to, but we are looking forward to returning.