Nancy is wonderful. Her lovely neighbor Laurie, who also has a great airbnb connected me to Nancy, who happened to be away at the time I needed a place to stay, and the two of them arranged a situation that allowed me to live in the Eastmont Hills for a month.
The Space
Nancy has done an impeccable job with this space, and she has clearly put her heart and soul into creating and maintaining it. The Urban Refuge has a soothing, grounding feel with an elegant but subtle aesthetic. There is a bubbling fountain right outside the front door, which provides just the right ambiance to match. The space is cozy enough to feel held yet roomy enough to feel you can unfurl, and the CA king (read: enormous) bed was wildly comfortable that I didn't want to get out of it in the morning! There's also a lovely garden out back with a fig tree to sit and meditate under.
The kitchen had a substantially-sized fridge and a stovetop/oven, beautiful countertops. It's all brand new and so clean to boot, and served me--someone who cooks A LOT--really well. It's well-stocked with utensils, cookware etc. and if I found myself wanting for something, Nancy was very easy to reach, receptive, and accommodating.
A few more misc things:
The WiFi was fast.
The nights peaceful and dark, perfect for deep sleep
I felt safe in the neighborhood
There are nearby hiking trails, which Nancy will eagerly share with you
There is a beautiful nearby open space with a view of the ENTIRE bay, lovely for morning and evening walks
The one challenging aspect was that the ceiling is also a floor for Nancy's part of the home, and the insulation is still a work in progress. HOWEVER, Nancy made it a point to ask me for any and all feedback I had so that she could continue making the space better and better. She was open and welcoming to honest communication, and in this and so many other ways a real pleasure to connect with.
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The Host
I appreciate so much about Nancy and my experience of being her guest. She valued my privacy but was also very warm, fun, and easy to get along with. I ended up spending a considerable amount of time hanging out with and getting to know her, for which I'm really grateful.
As mentioned above, she wanted to make sure all my needs were met and was very safe and easy to talk to about any questions and concerns that I had. Her energy and presence were wonderful, and splitting a house with her was just easy. She was an all around great host and generous person.
I hope to see your AirBnB expand, bringing you an influx of wonderful and interesting guests, Nan!