Let me preface this by saying I am a self proclaimed AirBNB snob. I only ever rent high end properties, and have now stayed in quite a few. Having said that, Bali Hai Castro has BY FAR been one of my very favorite experiences! I can't decide which I loved more, the home or the host!
Laurence met me upon my arrival to give the grand tour. He is warm, friendly, inviting, and easy going. You can tell he genuinely cares about providing his guests with a top notch experience and wants them to feel completely welcomed and comfortable. He's also extremely thorough and makes himself available to communicate and answer questions for the duration of your stay. I adored him so much that I made him meet me back at the home when it came time for me to check out, just so I could have the opportunity to chat more with him!
The house itself is incredible, photos don't even begin to do it justice. It is evident that there was an immense amount of thought and planning that went into designing the home to make it feel like an actual luxury vacation retreat. Beautiful Asian inspired decor throughout, and even cooler tech amenities (I particularly enjoyed the heated bathroom floors, the massage bed, the instant filtered hot water for tea, and the iPad docked into the wall that allows you to individually control music in every room of the house). The backyard is equally amazing, the landscaping tropical & lush. My favorite thing about the outdoor area was of course the hot tub, which is where I spent hours on end. The water is kept at a perfect temperature, has relaxing lighting effects, and there's the ability to connect your phone via Bluetooth so you can listen to music while you're relaxing!
I can't say enough good things about Bali Hai or Laurence. Everything was perfect. Stop shopping around and book your stay HERE!! You will not be sorry 😊.