Wow, Ed and Terry's place lived up to the hype and then some! I was so impressed with their amazing reviews and after spending a weekend here I can see why everyone loves it. Here are some of the best parts:
- THE HOSTS! Ed was incredibly kind and really went above and beyond as a host. His communication was top-notch and super responsive. I loved getting to meet and talk with him. At the same time, he was ultra-respectful and gave us our privacy.
- CLEANLINESS. This is the cleanest AirBnb I've ever visited, and I've been to a LOT.
- LOCATION. What a find in terms of location. Easy to get to and accessible from freeways and main roads - and close to the beach and boardwalk - and yet we parked our car and didn't need it again all weekend. Very walkable and bike-able and VERY quiet neighborhood.
- AMENITIES. This is one of the places where Ed and Terry's guesthouse really shines. As other reviewers have mentioned, it's a Showplace home that has loads of treats (coffee, wine, chocolate) and extras (special charging lamps, razors, gravity blanket) to try, which we really enjoyed. Beyond those bonuses, Ed and Terry also include lovely robes, shampoo/conditioner/shower gel/lotion, and more snacks. In addition, there are two beach cruiser bikes that we LOVED using to get around Venice and ride up and down the beach.
- COMFORT. Super private and quiet, as I mentioned, and we really loved the bed. We were plenty warm (there's a good heater and an a/c unit) and enjoyed all the pillows.
- TECH. One of my favorite little features was that there's a smart lock on the door that I could use an app on either my phone or my AppleWatch to open. The smart tv was fantastic, and wifi was seamless and fast.
It was such a great experience and we hope to come back soon!