The best AirBnB experience we’ve had! It is a wonderful animal rescue, a wonderful couple's retreat, and an amazing experience that we'll never forget.
We had our own private porch looking out over a beautiful forest. It has a table and a fire pit that you can sit around, and it's a great place to spend your time. We saw lizards scurrying on trees, birds visiting the bird feeder, and even a hawk that came and sat on a branch like 10 yards away from us. It was unbelievable.
An anniversary package was provided for us which truly exceeded expectations: flowers, champagne, a beautiful memento to commemorate the trip, and endless food: morning muffins, evening cakes, vegan cheese platters, and a basket full of snacks! We even received a loaf of homemade Irish soda bread that was one of the tastiest things I've ever eaten. I want to get the recipe (although I doubt I'll be able to make it as well).
On our second day, we got to meet and feed some of the rescue animals. It was wonderful. We scruffed the necks of friendly llamas, fed lettuce to giant tortoises, and rubbed the belly of Stanley Tucci (a pig, not the actor). For two animal lovers, it was an unforgettable highlight of the weekend.
At night, we walked down a stone path to a secluded patio with a hot tub, steam room, and fully-stocked bar. It's a phenomenal place. There was another couple in the other airstream, but we reserved different times on a chalkboard, never ran into them, and never had any issues. There is a little rope at the top of the path that you can close for privacy, and the system works really well.
There are some great restaurants just a few minutes away (we went to Cafe on 27 and the Inn of the Seventh Ray), as well as a nice little shopping area with artisanal products. We live in Los Angeles, but this felt like a wonderful getaway weekend to another world. And as great as the area was (and we hear there are some great hikes, too), we spent most of the time just hanging out on our porch and enjoying the Airbnb.
It was an absolutely magical anniversary weekend. I especially recommend it for couples, animals lovers, and vegans. It is definitely worth it. We can't imagine spending our tenth anniversary anywhere else. What if we had missed out on this?! Don't make that mistake.