I was unsure about staying at a place where I was renting out just a room in a home. You never know what you're in for, and I'm generally a pretty private person. But this was without a doubt one of, if not the best, airbnb I've stayed at.
Where do I start? Marie and Owen really have a place that feels like a 'home', and they go above and beyond to make you feel at home. It was the small things. From reading my profile they knew I liked peanut butter, so they made sure there was peanut butter with my breakfast. Marie gave me a book to read from their beautiful library based on a conversation we had about someone I had done research on. Things like that really made you feel relaxed and welcome.
The breakfast is outstanding. Everything is hand made. The bread, the spreads, the milk is fresh farm milk, Owen makes the yoghurt, and the muesli. It really makes a difference.
Location was perfect. It is so central, yet it is still down a quiet street just off the main drag.
The bed was very comfy, and the room was very relaxing and clean. The whole house was very clean.
I was traveling my solo theatre show, and Marie and Owen even came to one of the evenings performances. It's these small details that really improve an experience, and are what a true Airbnb experience should be.
Hats off to Marie and Owen. I'll be back for sure.