As one enters Gaby and Sheryl's Airbnb house, one would immediately realise that it is not a house, but a home. Tucked away in the top floor of a seemingly ordinary building, this home is clearly not one that is just-for-rent material, but a home that is filled with love and warmth.
Sure, our journey there was not an easy one. we took more than an hour trying to find the place. From going to the wrong bus platform to taking the bus in the wrong direction, it seemed like a bad start to our trip. Upon arriving in their home, we searched in darkness for light switches and trying to figure out where everything was. But all was quickly forgotten when we finally saw the house for what it is- a home. With a state of the art entertainment system and a room full of toys for little ones, we grew to like the house like our own. We spent mornings having breakfast in the spacious dining area, overlooking the city through the large windows. (They even had vodka bottles upcycled to a modern looking ceiling lamp.) And nights sitting in the cosy (and warm) living room chatting over drinks. We had everything we needed, from pots and pans to a large collection of spices. The supermarket was also a stone's throw away.
Though clearer details (e.g. photo/map of the right bus platform, directory of where the switches were, especially the one hidden behind the wall etc.) could have been provided, the hiccups that we have experienced were simply trivial issues that could easily be overlooked past or fixed.
We couldn't have asked for more, especially with this comfortable home to spend our New Year's eve. Thank you Gaby and Sheryl for sharing this beautiful home with us.