We were looking for a summer weekend getaway with a pool and chose Karen & Andy's place – it was incredible! Less than an hour from the city, totally gorgeous, and the pool was one of the best private pools we've ever swum in. Large and deep (with a diving board!), and extra unique because of the painted tiles with various fish and sea creatures. Exactly what we were hoping for!
We also loved the spacious outdoor kitchen and dining area, and cooked or grilled all of our meals outside. There's even a fridge out there! We slept in the studio with the king bed, which is a beautiful space. The only drawback to doing that was that we had to walk outside to use the facilities at night, since the bathroom was in the other building – but it's only a few feet away.
Two things to know: both buildings lock from the inside but can't be locked from the outside, and there was no lock on the exterior gate. As someone used to living in an apartment with multiple locks on the door, this did cause a little concern especially at night. There was also no cell service! Which I assume is a feature of being in the canyon. But there was incredibly strong WiFi, so we were able to text using iMessage and even participate in some work Zooms while there.
Karen and Andy are both incredibly kind and gracious hosts. They even left us some delicious eggs from their chickens! Their place is just a couple feet down the hill from the AirBnb, so Karen popped in a couple times each day to check on things and adjust the pool motor/heater. Would definitely recommend this incredible property to anyone who wants to feel like they're on a retreat hundreds of miles away from the city – and especially anyone who loves a pool!