I would have to say, that while Airbnb is a platform for people to rent out their homes, rather than predetermined holiday accommodation, this particular property felt as if the owners had either just popped out, or their friends had borrowed the keys and rented the property out unbeknown, as a prank.
As such, we soon felt intimately acquainted with the trusting occupants who had left the entire contents of their flat, down to the soiled linen in the laundry basket, to our care.
Cupboards bulging with their garments and shoes, there was little space for our few rags, and as the lady’s shoes were my size, an extreme temptation to try them on, was one I resisted with difficulty.
I must admit that the basket of intriguing alcohol was another enticement, to which I did momentarily succumb, by taking a nip of whiskey. Apologies.
Despite having to live largely out of a suitcase, the charm of the place, and its occupants, as evidenced by a scattering of smoochy photos, and SKY sports (for my husband), and the REGA turntable (for me), soon smoothed over any wrinkles, and qualms about such unexpected intimacy with the flat owners. In addition, its unbeatable location, within stumbling distance of the ever effervescent Kings Road, and Sloane Street Station, in a well proportioned Mansion Block, was everything we could have asked for, and more. In summer, I imagine the outside space would be such a treat.
So thank you Josh, and the lovely lady of the shoes, draped around your neck, for trusting us so completely with your possessions. We feel we know you now, so if you are ever visiting Liverpool, give us a call, and we could meet up for drinks, to fill in those blanks, arising from such an intriguing glimpse into your lives, and to sing the praises of REGA decks.