My stay at the Zen Retreat was absolutely the best Airbnb experience I’ve ever had. The rooms were beyond lovely. Both were spacious, extremely comfortable, had tons of storage for clothes, luggage, etc., and were stocked with water, coffee, chocolates, and other treats. The bathroom was immaculate (as were the bedrooms!) and even had separate doors for both the toilet and the large shower/tub. The backyard was INCREDIBLE! For us, the pool was definitely the best part, but the HUGE yard full of lush trees, ample comfortable seating, and the occasional friendly woodland creature was a very pleasant surprise.
The true gem of this home and by far the most memorable part of our stay was our amazing host, Deb. From the moment I messaged her with questions to our final heartfelt goodbye at the end of our stay, she was nothing but kind, welcoming, accommodating, and an absolute joy to be around. We had complete privacy in our area of the home, but we knew she was always a quick message away should we need ANYTHING, from a restaurant recommendation, to a change of towels, to a charming conversation over lunch. From the moment we arrived we couldn’t stop gushing about how much we loved Deb and her wonderful energy.
I will absolutely stay at the Zen Retreat again on any and all future trips to the LA area, and I am thrilled to have gained a lifelong friend in Deb!