This is SUCH a great location, with lots of room. It felt like our own little cottage, with two floors, two bedrooms and a beautiful deck space. I had my coffee out on the deck in the mornings - it was so peaceful. You'll feel like you're on a mountain retreat in Montclair. The Airbnb is a super short drive to Montclair Village where you'll find coffee, restaurants and shopping. Check-in is easy. We didn't see the hosts the whole time (five nights!) - they were super communicative through the app but let us have our space. The last day, my husband knocked on their door and met them, just to say thanks and goodbye :)
These are only notes meant to be helpful to future guests (not criticisms, as we were fine with them!) 1) There is a long flight of steep steps going down from the driveway to the guest house. So just beware if you're traveling with heavy luggage or have trouble with stairs. 2) The guest house is not actually separate, but rather below/attached to the family's main house. So occasionally you will hear some noise, and the kids playing and running around, as kids do, from the floors above :) Not a big deal at all, just something to know if you're a person who needs more quiet.
The rooms are really nice and super clean, and I appreciate how Salima provides shampoo and conditioner, and a big Brita water dispenser, and coffee. All in all a great stay - would definitely stay here again!