Igor’s place was absolutely amazing! It was the first time for me in an Airbnb and his place will be hard to match. From the initial correspondence to the very end I would not have change anything. Igor was exceptionally flexible with my dates, comprehensive and thoughtful in his responses.
The location was ideal. The apartment was located right next to the bus stop. There were three options of buses to take you anywhere within LA. Santa Monica beach was just a few stops away. There were ample grocery stores nearby and the main street had so many unique restaurants and shops.
The apartment was immaculate. I really appreciated the no shoe policy, no eating in the bedrooms and no visitors. It made the place look so much neater and nicer and you never had to worry about bugs or fruit flies while you were sleeping. You never had to worry about other people in the apartment that you did not know either. I felt very safe there and at ease. Everyone at his place was super sweet and respectful. I made some “forever” friends. Before my arrival Igor told me the only room available was the room that slept five people. I was very nervous not only for myself not knowing these people, but for my stuff. As soon as I got there I asked him when the room for two people opened up if I can kindly switch and he said yes. However, after getting to know my roommates and spending my first night there I had to tell Igor that I wanted to stay where I was in the room with five people. You could literally have heard a pin drop in that whole entire apartment at any given time!! Everyone was super sweet, super respectful and wonderful!! The bathroom was never an issue either. Sharing the kitchen space, the fridge, the cupboards was super easy. Your stuff is always safe and respected. I enjoyed cooking there a lot! They had all the necessary equipment including spices, oil, coffee, tea and even had baggies, foil etc. available! Kirsten was a sweetheart who would often put out fruit and vegetables to share with the rest of us! She always offered me to sample her food after she made it...amazing cook by the way...got so many ideas from her! There was a huge heated pool and a good size balcony with a couch and table on it.
I am a little obsessed with cleaning and organizing and tended to treat their home as if it were my own. Igor never got upset with me or irritated when I put stuff away and cleaned up. I appreciate from the bottom of my heart him letting me feel at home.
I could not have been more blessed with such amazing hosts who made my summer great! I looked forward to coming home nightly and spending a little time talking with each of them. I will miss our laughs and especially Kirsten for just being there when I needed to talk. I have not been home yet for 24 hours and I miss them so much already! From the bottom of my heart Igor and Kirsten, THANK YOU!!! I hope to see you both really soon!