Wow! Where to start with this one! We have been airbnbing for quite a long time now and stayed in amazing places, met amazing people but never, ever like we did in Lesley and Cindy's place! What started as an 1 month airbnb stay led to us finding such gem of people and enjoying a beautiful, unique, charming house as a bonus.
Lesley (our point go-to-person from the start) is an amazing human being, she makes you feel like you are not booking her place for a period of time but rather you are moving in for good and you were happily expected for a long time. She is welcoming, charming, problem solving, she is the definition of a perfect host, puts a smile on your face in all her communication. Our first night coincided with Easter Sunday so everywhere was closed, and Lesley's husband Mark dropped us two tupperwares full of ham and scalloped potatoes, yam and lemon meringue pies, a full Easter dinner; a gesture so big and oh so welcome! Lesley dropped us donut holes while we were sleeping and Cindy stocked up supplies without us even realizing they had done so by leaving them by the door, they are extremely polite and respectful to your privacy, never invading your space, always happy to help and make you feel like you are really their valued guests, not just some temporary airbnb bookers.
Even though whatever I write will fall short, I will also try and describe the house. It is an amazing little house on the quietest street. Close to the airport, it made our life so much easier after a total of 22 hour flights, hotel quarantines, huge bags and all our collective tiredness. But it was also very close to everything where we could easily get a cab for 10 mins and be wherever we want, order in whatever we crave. There is also walking trail and a disc golf course next to the house, which made the place even more appealing, green and more green all around. The house itself is totally transformed from an World War II house to a modernized and updated place with modern appliances and cozy furniture while keeping its old-timer charm and characteristics. Comfy beds, stocked fridge, everything you can ask for for short and long term stay, a nice back nook, spotlessly clean throughout, beautiful artwork all around, artwork you can buy (Mark's artisanal birch spoons and Lesley's pottery are beautiful). The whole family has added a touch to the house but special thanks to Chris for transforming the place into this amazing house in all those years with his bare hands, his planning and amazing workmanship all around the house, and letting us enjoy it by doing so...
Long story short, we booked this beautiful house thinking that it will simply serve as our base in Moncton while we set up our own home, but it turned out to be a place I will always hold dear to my heart, a unique and lovely house with the best humans ever we now get to call friends!