It's funny how you start to notice the little things in a place. Ever gone to stay somewhere with the idea that you might cook something, or want to do your daily routine but didn't want to pack or buy every single item down to aluminium foil and Q-tips? Or can't find a can opener, or find yourself washing dishes constantly because there's only four of everything?
I have, and I am always slightly frustrated trying to work around a place that is missing some basic item, or doesn't have everything you need to live in the house.
So it was an absolute delight to stay at Marianne's lovely apartment and find that not only was the location great, right next to the beach, cool cafes and the tram into the city, but it also showed the attention to detail needed to make it truly a place you could stay comfortably for a week.
Marianne was a great host - met us when we arrived and went through the basics (how do you turn off those smoke alarms? It's like she knew my cooking style 😋), and was easy to contact afterwards. The house was great for the four of us, and we were sorry to leave! Thanks, Marianne!