Best AirBnB to date.
Check-in:
Easy check-in via the lock box and keys. Clean room, new bedding, linens, & towels. The well-stocked snack area with fresh coffee in the morning along with yogurt, granola bars, and fruit as well as various snacks available all day, reminds me of a mini conceirge lounge from staying at the hotel. I enjoyed all the gratis snacks out back on the patio in the garden area. Andrew replenishes the snack area daily / during the day depending on need.
The Room & Shared Areas:
New bed / mattress is comfortable and while I normally sleep with ear plugs and a eye mask, I didn't use them. I kept the windows open for a cool breeze and the sound of the birds in the garden area which is visible just outside the bedroom windows. The room has a wonderful view of the beautiful, serene garden area. It was just what I needed after a long, stressful day.
While there is a chair and folding table to use for a desk in the room, there is a designated work-space in the living room with a large desk and chair. Bathroom sharing was fine as there is a second bathroom with toilet and sink just off the living room area. Best thing is Andrew cleans the bathroom daily and this includes fresh towels. Again, reminiscent of staying at the hotel.
The area with the rooms has a hallway along with a second door which helps to reduce any noise from the living area. A guest will hear normal noise like doors opening and hallway noise but that's typical anywhere you go. As advertised, the snack area has a microwave and mini-fridge for guests. So a guest can store and heat their food. Kitchen access is listed as not allowed but you can check with the host when you are there if you have special needs. Remember this is a home share and the hosts are living their lives in the space already. In this home share, I didn't feel like a 'third wheel' but rather like a special guest.
The Hosts:
Andrew is available to chat and help with any issues. I didn't have any issues but did enjoy plenty of time chatting with him and his father, who also lives at the home. Both are a excellent hosts and AirBnB SuperHosts. If you prefer not to interact or want to keep it limited, they'll let you be and you can enjoy a quiet, private time at the house. A guest could even check-in and out without ever interacting with them. As advertised, the house doesn't allow partying and has quiet hours after 10pm until the morning.
Nearby:
There are laundry facilities available nearby as well as a couple cleaners as well as plenty of restaurants and markets / grocery stores plus an In-N-Out burger and a shopping mall with gym. The metro bus stop is just two blocks over and the place has parking out front and limited parking off the street, ask the host in advance. I came with a bicycle and then walked or used the bus.
This place was a great option and much cheaper for me after living in a full-service hotel for several months. Excellent attention to detail and cleanliness as well as selection of the other guests since they have other rooms available.
Best stay I've had, super clean, easily accessible hosts, serene outdoor space, comfortable room, free snacks & soft drinks, and plenty of nearby amenities.
Thank you Andrew and Josip!