Have you ever had a cross country trip initially go all kinds of wrong but then had your hyper-competent and incredibly kind Airbnb hosts make absolutely everything right? That’s what happened when I stayed with Bruce and Alfredo, the charming couple who continued to delight and surprise me all the way through my stay. I arrived very late on a delayed flight and my luggage was lost for the first three days of my trip. But my first morning Bruce and Alfredo immediately started pulling things out of their closet to see what fit me and made sure I had everything I needed. The three of us ate breakfast together everyday (though it’s clear you are welcome to do your own thing too). They explained how to get everywhere, answered every question I could cook up, and even dropped me off at bus stations and helped me get a Clipper Card to ride on MUNI. They know this beautiful city in and out and clearly enjoy spreading the hospitality.
Other big stand outs that put this place far above the average Airbnb: Alfredo cooked pancakes and eggs on the weekend and even served fresh fruit. Coffee was at the ready as soon as I emerged from my room each morning. At the table, we exchanged stories and laughed and laughed and LAUGHED! They treated me like family from beginning to end. It was truly like visiting a warm, loving, hilarious pair of uncles who dote on you. Their custom built house is stunning, peppered with beautiful pieces of glass art and original paintings on all three levels. It’s humming with zen vibes and smells great too. The outside space and the view are an amazing bonus. Not to mention, this was some of the best sleep I’ve ever gotten away from my own bed. The soft duvet and sheets made it feel like I was sleeping on a cloud.
11 out of 10 stars. Is is too early to come back ??