I came to Taiwan with little expectations, but after this trip everything more or less changed and a big part of it was hugely because of how great of a host, Hua and Sunny were, and just how amazing their Airbnb place were.
Everything from the coordination of pre-check in, checking-in, our stay, and checking out, Hua and Sunny made sure we had everything we needed and then some, all through the platform of LINE (given that they were away on a trip). From last minute requests to month-long planning, they were very helpful and accommodating, of which I am so grateful for.
For the actual place itself, it's housed in a slightly older building. But the actual apartment was very modern and beautiful. Although the shower head may be a little too low for taller people, other than that everything was perfect. The actual fact that it was housed in an old building gave it more charm and felt more local. (Think Wong Kar-wai setting meets Wes Anderson colors) Also, the view. The view is amazing to wake up to and to sleep to. Ready your instagrams, it was #scenic.
For the neighborhood, everything was a few minutes walk away from each other. The metro is super near as well as the 24 hour convenience stores, groceries and restaurants. We only got to try Menia Cafe but we got to observe that a lot of the younger locals were eating in the area so it must have been good. Hua also mentioned that due to close proximity to the metro, some noise might be noticeable, but it wasn't a bother at all. The neighborhood really felt like a home away from home with friendly neighbors and quiet surroundings.
I would highly suggest Hua and Sunny's place to anyone wanting to stay in Taiwan and feel as close as possible to feel like locals. All you need to bring is yourself, your gear, and your open heart and mind to embrace what Taiwan and Hua's place provides for you. The rest will write itself a great story for you to tell afterwards.