When Airbnb opened, the goal was to match people who are great hosts with travelers who are looking for a great place to stay "like a local".
Elaine exemplifies all those things and more. I've been doing Airbnb's for at least seven years now, and Elaine is one of my favorite hosts.
From the flexibility of the arrival and departure times to helping out with tips and dry cleaning while I was out with friends along the beach, Elaine is the consummate host.
The space is gorgeous with the most amazing cross breeze that kept it cool and comfortable. Add the gorgeous greenery right outside the sliding patio doors and the little touches like the fridge, bathroom amenities and coffee maker, it was perfect. And the bed was SOOO comfortable. Saturday morning was spent lounging and reading and the decompression after a hard and busy week of work away from home was a luxury.
In short, I'll be back to "The Gundo", and when I do, I'll have Elaine's place on my radar, if available.