It was fall of 2013 and I had just moved to Bay area. I was staying in a hotel and looking for a house to rent. Even though it was a hotel, I didn’t feel comfortable so I decided to find a temporary place. I looked everywhere and visited so many places in Emeryville area. But to be honest, I couldn’t find what I was looking for.

Finally after two weeks of search, I found Albena’s place in Airbnb and decided to stay there for a couple of night. The place is amazingly well designed, modern and clean that I fell in love with it! Anyone would! So even though initially I planned to stay for 3 nights, I extended for a week and then a month. YES! A Month! Well after all, I was enjoying leaving in a luxury place without paying thousands of dollars!

The place is EXACTLY as shown in the pictures! Even better! It has ANYTHING you need for a stay. ANYTHING! During my stay, for a month, I did not have to buy any supply, a plate, a spoon, ladle, paper, suds, nothing!

More importantly, they are super caring people! It’s not like hotels that once they charge you they don’t care what happens next. If ever I had a problem in the house, or needed anything or had a question, Albena and her husband, Nikolay were always there and very responsive and helped me get away with the issue or problem instantly. They treated me so well that I never felt I am a temporary guest, I actually felt like home, like I own the place! All the time.

Location is wonderful as well. Emeryville is awesome. From their place you can get to water, mountain, shops, restaurants etc in 5 minutes! 15 minutes walk! Also Emery-Go-Round shuttles run every 10 minutes from a station close by which take you to the MacArthur Bart station.

Albena and Nikolay, are now two of my very good friends I can count on. Initially I was their guest and it didn’t take long to become friends. It was a matter of minutes after I first met them, they were so friendly, loving, sweet and nice that I felt so welcome and instantly decided to stay in their place. I will never forget their great hospitality and friendliness.

I wish this lovely couple all the best and a wonderful stay for you future guest! :)