We had a wonderful time at the Loft. I loved the patio but the temperature was near 90° all 5 days we were there, the patio faces the east so you get no shade until later in the afternoon. There is a table umbrella that did help a little for some shade. But we did enjoy setting out there in the evening with a glass of tea.
All the plants inside and out are beautiful, we kept them watered while we was there.
The parking, you have to pay approximately $6 a day. Be sure to have it paid by 8am or you will get a ticket, we found that out one day, lol, we forgot about it until like 8:45am so we quickly got on the parking app. amf paid for that day, but we was too late they already had a parking ticket on our windshield. It cost us an extra $15 that day. :)
When I think of lansing I think big city, with lots of traffic, but Old Town is not like that, it's small and charming, with lots of shops, and a few restaurants and bars.
I would definitely recommend renting the Loft.