We just relocated from Florida and booked Ashley’s home for a month so we could take our time finding a place to rent. Both hosts were extremely understanding and hospitable, making our out-of-state move a smooth transition. The place was super immaculately cleaned and tidy! Despite being so close to nature, we didn’t see a single bug throughout the duration of our stay. The views from the balcony were tranquil with squirrels and birds (especially humming birds!) with lots of foliage providing plenty of privacy.
All the decor, furniture and wall treatments were very stylish and thoughtful. The bathroom had toiletries available, but we came prepared with our own. The kitchen was fully stocked with stainless steel appliances and cookware, even a fancy nespresso breville machine! There were tablets provided for the dishwasher, but you will have to come prepared with your own detergent and nespresso pods if you plan to indulge in the coffee machine and wash your clothes (this was no problem for us because we needed to stock up on detergent for our new apartment anyway!). While I didn’t find a broom or vacuum in the apartment (we wanted to be able to pick up after ourselves during our stay) the hosts were quick to provide us with them at our request! Due to being located at the top of a mountain, the internet reception was a bit dodgy. However, the hosts were always on top of it, troubleshooting with a technician and being quick to resolve any issues.
Speaking of mountains…coming from a state that is very FLAT, we weren’t prepared for the rocky terrain of California! The path leading to the apartment is very narrow (only one car fits at a time) and there’s a sharp turn on an incline on the way up. Luckily I have a very compact hybrid car, so parking was a breeze. If you’re planning your stay with a large vehicle, it might be tricky to navigate.
The unit itself is located down two flights of stairs; we made the painful mistake of shipping all our belongings in several large boxes through UPS/USPS for our move, which was tedious to bring down the steps (note to self, get a POD next time!). The hosts were very patient with us receiving our packages on staggering arrival dates, and even helping us move some of them!
Overall, the location had lovely mountain views, was quiet and secluded, amazing amenities and gracious hosts. The terrain and the stairs were the only downside for us! Would definitely stay again for a vacation rather than a move, 10/10!