If you’re considering staying with Susan, do it. Book it now before it’s gone!
My partner and I generally book airbnb’s that give us the whole space to ourselves so we can be exhausted slobs privately, but after looking at the pictures of Susan’s cottage, I reconsidered and made an executive decision to stay. I do not regret it.
Literally within seconds of walking into her home, we both felt fully welcomed. She had her quiet little grandson for the day and we never even heard a peep from him. She brought us up some sparkling water and what a treat after a long journey. The room was exactly as pictured, but what you don’t know is that there are heating pads on the bed and it is a creature comfort I did not know I needed. We had the best sleep we’d ever had traveling in that bed.
The craftsmanship of the home is evident. She updated and all of the work is well-done and thoughtful. My husband urged me to write that he has never been on a staircase that felt so sturdy and well-made. The bathroom is great and has amazing water pressure. There was a little issue with the toilet though, if I did a smaller flush it would keep running unless I hit it again, but that was no big deal, just didn’t want to keep it running unnecessarily. The ceilings are high in the room and it never felt stuffy. It’s was exactly what I hoped a cottage would be. It honestly felt like staying at grandma’s house if any of my grandmothers had good taste.
The home is off of the main road and can be a little hard to direct people to, but it’s not a far walk from the city and very close to bus stops. We found ourselves walking and busing a lot, but there is a Parnell station not too far and you can rail up to britomart very quickly.
My favorite discovery of this home was when my husband told me Susan had a bread drawer in her freezer with several different kinds and she referred to a particular one as “the bad bread” and made sure to avoid offering that one us. I deeply appreciate this as I see similar preferences in myself and I hope to be a Susan when I grow up. She has cultivated some creature comforts I find very charming and I think you will too.
We love you, Susan!