Darlene's AirBnB in Rockridge CA was my first AirBnB experience since the pandemic. And boy, it was the best way to usher in a return to normalcy. Darlene embodies everything about the AirBnB community and experience. She was responsive, thoughtful and empathetic through the entire process starting with a prompt response when I was seeking a booking to regular check-ins through my stay and then going above and beyond to help me with my rental car when I had to cut short my trip. Every bit the Super Host and then some.
The cottage is exceptionally located in Rockridge at the intersection of 880 and 24 with easy access to SF, the South Bay, East Bay and Berkeley. Walking distance to the some of the best kept culinary secrets in the Bay Area, the cottage is tastefully decorated with a great vibe. The kitchen is well provisioned with generous access to great coffee and the bathroom is huge, clean and had all the amenities one needed for a comfortable stay. While I did not use the fireplace or the Roku TV, I think they make for wonderful additions. Darlene's place is my go-to AirBnB on my future trips to the Bay Area. Highly recommended.