Bruce and Lawrence are, in the vernacular, a couple of top blokes. And much-loved Bert is top dog. They embody the spirit of Airbnb, striking a balance between turning over their house and life to you, and giving you space and privacy. It was a privilege to meet them.
We’d already experienced the grit and the pace of most of San Francisco, and we needed one more night, after a trip to New York, to take our return flight from SFO.
I was tired, and a bit sick, and I was all planned out. I wanted peace, air, and trees, and I admit the dog factor was part of my decision. (It’s true that he sheds hair [Bert, that is], but if you don’t roll around on the sofa, you will only pick up enough on your socks to remind you of the beautiful creature, and not be stopped at airport security under the livestock category.)
Enter Glen Park – like a charming hills village, but with the advantage of having a super clean and safe BART station, which will zoom you to the airport or downtown. To go to the station, you will walk down steep hills, and to come home, you will walk up steep hills. We figured that this was good for us.
Bruce and Lawrence are generous people. They communicate well with visitors. We arrived at the point of Bruce’s return from work and departure to an evening event. He stopped to make a reservation for us at a local restaurant, Gialina. Go there, even if you are not staying in Glen Park.
Among his talents, Bruce is a super foodie and accomplished cook. We arrived to cookies that had everything we needed in them. Marshmallows, chocolate, and another key ingredient I’m ashamed to have forgotten because my son and I just inhaled them while performing a kind of dance battle. On Saturday, we were treated to the famous Dutch pancakes with blueberries. We loved them.
Very comfortable bed, lovely shower, enviable décor, the winter sun shining on the kitchen table, and a view from the deck that will make you think.
Shout out to Higher Grounds Coffee House – the genuine article. You will be welcomed, fed crepes with fillings, and feel good about being there. Cash only!