This was my best airbnb experience to date, by far. My partner and I stayed at Kay Marie and Gerald's apartment for nine days because it was located close to my daughter's apt near Lake Merritt in Oakland - and because it looked so beautiful online. In reality, it was even more stunning.
Every single element had been mindfully designed for the aesthetic pleasure and practical use and comfort of guests. There was space enough for everything, no wasted space, and every furnishing was lovely and useful. Oh, and absolutely no clutter. The overall effect was a space that prompted joy and calm!
I would wake up and feel: Oh, wonderful, I get to drink my coffee (Peet's and provided by our hosts) on the comfy green couch under the lovely blue blanket as I look out the floor-to-ceiling windows at the private back garden or the private front garden full of native plants and flowers. Or, I could perch with my Peet's on a stool (that tucks away when not in use) and write my plan for the day on a lovely pad provided by my hosts. I could go on and on savoring moments in the apt. It was as if a stage had been set just for me, to my precise specifications.
Special shout out to the gorgeous and creative use of wood throughout the place - and for the playful and just-right touches of color!
The location was perfect. Easy walk to Lakeshore, to Grand, and to Lake Merritt and the Farmer's Market. An array of great restaurants within walking distance. We had lots of adventures with my daughter and her future-husband in the days leading up to their wedding, but even if we had been visiting at a more ordinary time and had it rained every day (yes, please!), I would have been happily content to stay indoors for days in this beautiful, calm space.
Deep thanks, Kay Marie and Gerald!