We stayed at Debra's special home for a girls' beach weekend. Friends since high school, six of us gather from around the country every few years to celebrate our milestone birthdays. Debra's home, and her thoughtful touches made for a perfect weekend. Here are a couple notes:
*Three blocks from the beach--we were able to do a beach walk every morning
* Three blocks from coffee shops, restaurants and markets in the Hollywood Riviera--can leave your car parked at the house all weekend and just live like a local.
* Debra's backyard is a spectacular private garden, complete with archway's, a fountain, hummingbirds, lighting and plenty of outdoor seating. We dined and chatted outside every evening. Soooooo lovely.
* Debra brought in fresh cut flowers from her garden--hydrangeas, calla lilies and bougainvillea blooms adorned our table tops in almost every room. I've never had an AirBNB host do that before.
* The house is furnished with beautiful vintage pieces, antique rugs, sparkling white slip covered upholstery and original artwork. We felt entrusted with a home full of treasured heirlooms, luxury bedding, plushy linens and the comfiest beds.
* Fully equipped kitchen inspired us to "cook-in" one night. We made a strawberry cheesecake with berries from the Brentwood country mart... delish
* The most surprising special touch--Debra welcomed us with fresh lemonade the first day with lemons from her Meyer lemon tree in the front yard. Never had an AirBNB host do that for us before! And, it was honestly the best lemonade I've ever tasted!
* Simply a very special place that exceeded every expectation that we could have had. We hope to book for our weekend next year!