The host is much more friendly and personable on the phone than she is on the airbnb app or text. Bart, who gave us the tour of the grounds, is really wonderful and friendly!
Our wifi went down the first day due to a power outage, which was a bummer, and was out of the hosts control, but it did put my partner and I in a strain since we both missed meetings and we had to work from a co-workers backyard. We contacted airbnb and they refunded us that night. The host contacted us after and was very apologetic. I want to stress that power outages happen in California and are beyond their control.
The wifi for two working/zooming people was fast and there were no connection issues after, so if you’re looking to work remotely like we did, you should be fine. Yes, it’s small, but it’s a historic riding stable! I worked in the bedroom + backyard, while my partner worked in the living room at the working desk and we had no issues.
We stayed there for a week and really enjoyed the outdoor space as we spent most of the days inside working. So going outside for lunch or coffee was a nice peaceful break. The landscaping is really well done and you can tell they care and put a lot of love in the cottage. The lighting in the living room and the dining room both weren’t great at night as it’s hard to see. During the day, it’s perfect as you get lots of beautiful natural light coming in.
We love that they use the August App as it makes going in and out very easy, safe, and convenient.