Dear Curiel Collection,
Staying in your enchanting and personable San Diego mansion was an incredible experience filled with fine decor and more than enough room for all guests. Each room was beautiful, spacious, and clean; filled with natural light and unique and beautiful pieces of art. The courtyard and pool were one of the highlights of our stay, it really made it feel like vacation within a vacation as we got to enjoy sunny San Diego while still in the comfort of the air bnb. For a historical home, the kitchen has modern appliances and a stunning open concept that leads out to the dining room and the courtyard, making it a great place for everyone to gather. However, one downside about the home is that a lot of the antique furniture is placed in areas that people use the most. With some pieces of furniture being broken prior to our arrival, my guests and I felt very uneasy and uncomfortable while using most of the furniture, as well every door in the home. Most doors are meant to be stayed open otherwise the door knob would come straight off, making it difficult to reduce echoing noise from the sonos speaker throughout the large and echoey mansion. Some doors had no knobs at all, while other doors had knobs that would lock the person in the bathroom without the lock being turned (just a simple door shut). Two guests, one including myself, had gotten stuck in the bathroom and couldn't get out. When I was stuck in the bathroom, I did not have my phone with me and the sonos speaker was too loud for people to hear me knocking on the door, until someone finally heard and came by to open it. The door handle would unscrew rather than open, which lead to the door not being able to close fully without actually turning the lock to lock the door. The home is a historical monument, and although it has updates throughout the home, one update I think would enhance future guests' experience is to update the doors of the home, or at least have universal door knobs that are easy to open. Another issue was the matter of the master bathroom's curtains, which do not provide enough coverage while trying to use the shower. The drapes had small holes and revealing gaps in the window that was facing the main road, making it uncomfortable to walk in unclothed if you were to enter the shower or use the toilet. Beyond that, everything else was absolutely stunning as we appreciated all the small details that were put into the home. We greatly enjoyed the sonos speaker, and suggest buying more for the home so you can have music playing throughout the home at a lower decibel than just having the one speaker blaring. We absolutely fell in love with the home and had an incredible night's sleep in some of the most comfortable beds we have ever slept on. The layout of the home is incredibly unique with a lot of charm and personality that is very evident throughout the home. The home itself is located in a beautiful part of San Diego, minutes away from great food, popular stores, and entertainment for all ages, making this a phenomenal place to stay if you're looking to have a luxury getaway within the heart of San Diego. Overall, my guests and I had a phenomenal time and I am so grateful to have had my birthday experience at such a beautiful property. Would definitely book again for another stay.
Best,
Brandon