Wonderful flat and truly special host
First ever Airbnb experience for two retired Londoners and what a start.
The flat is everything the photos say and more : it’s seaside comfortable but with understated elegance: the quality of the furnishings, the crockery, even the shampoo all attest to the fact that this flat is loved.
The location is fabulous - never been to Western Australia before and Cottesloe Beach is a glorious place. Everything is accessible without a car; everyone welcoming in the stores; the coffee bars and local eating places are diverse and good quality- a particular shout of praise goes to North Street Bakery for wonderful baguettes.
And now the host. Can’t speak too warmly of Pippa. We had asked about where to get milk (for early morning tea of course!) really soon after our middle of the night arrival. Pippa provided for us not only the milk but a slicing loaf from Bread in Common (the best slicing stuff), jam, butter and vegemite. We need help with a doctor- Pippa went above and beyond. We needed a special favour about storing our bags when we visited the wine region : no problem even though it required her to make a special trip to make the arrangements. Efficient, professional, warm and so keen to make sure we had the BEST time and experience- and we did. I hated leaving.