In-short; our stay was BEYOND AMAZING!
My girlfriend and I stayed at Renata & Miria's BEAUTIFUL home for 30-days. Since this was our first 'long-term' stay, we had a few reservations about sharing space - and was debating on getting an 'entire place'. However, we are SO HAPPY that we chose Renata & Miria's AirBnB - because our experience was FAR BETTER than what we could've had - if we went a different route.
My gf and I recently found out (2 weeks prior) that she has Stage 3 Breast Cancer. Doctor's recommended she do her best to rest, relax, and minimize stress as much as possible. For these reasons, and many others, we were hoping to find a place where this was the least of our worries.
EVERYTHING about Renata and Miria's AirBnB provided this and more!
- the bed was very comfortable
- pillows, linens, sheets, and comforter were all VERY clean and soft to the touch
- the AC unit in the room was SO MUCH appreciated - especially during the 90degree days and humid evenings
- spacious closet w/ ample shelving for our 30+ days worth of stuff
- everything you'd expect, and everything we needed was all provided
Our private bathroom was SPARKLING clean:
- no mold, stains, or residue on anything (which to me is HUGE)
- shower head water pressure was great
- no clogs or backing-up in the drains
- ample space in the shower to put your shampoos, soaps, body wash, etc. (for two)
- everything you'd expect in a bathroom was fully-stocked - never an issue.
The space - probably our favorite feature was the decor
- The pictures speak for themselves!! However, for anyone concerned if the pictures actually match up with reality -- YES, YES, and YES! We were blown away with the level of detail that went into decoration, and little-touches throughout the entire house (including our rooms)
- Modern W/D on the balcony
- the water filter system was SO much appreciated -- saved us money and time with having to buy drinking water daily
- we had generous space in the fridge and cabinets for our groceries
Neighborhood;
- We both live in San Diego - but never stayed in the North Park area. However, within 2 weeks - we both fell in love.
- The specific location was prime - just 1 block from the "NORTH PARK" sign, and minutes away from many foodie spots and bars. Most of which were open for dine-in (considering COVID-19). - Since I 'work from home' - I found many coffee shops that allowed seat-in - where I worked daily
- the street is very safe and quiet
- no loud neighbors, dogs, or annoying sirens
- parking was rarely ever an issue
- Target, Vons, & and many convenient stores were walking-distance from the house
The host (Miria)
- AMAZING soul with the BIGGEST HEART
- Considering my gf's breast cancer journey; she was VERY supportive beyond what you'd expect from an AirBnB host
- From food recommendations, where to go to get cheap(er) produce, to sharing a few cooked-meals, introducing us to her amazing friends who offered us resources and support, and so much more. We are BEYOND grateful.
- Even with English being her second language - communicating and conversation was not hard at all. We both used the Translate App.
- She gave us ALL the privacy we needed and never made us feel uncomfortable in any way
- So much to say about Miria - but in short - she is truly an amazing host and woman
- Her cats (Bruce & Lilly) were TOOOO COOL! If they were humans, I'd say Lilly would definitely be a Yoga Instructor, and Bruce would be the friend who loves to host Wine Nights. They are tons of fun to be around.
- Miria creates home-made soaps that are natural, healthier for the body, and in many scents! We had to take 4 bars with us on our last day!
Cons;
I honestly wouldn't say there was much of a downside (in my honest opinion). If I HAD to give one, I'd say that there were maybe 2 nights where I had to circle the block to find parking? Which is expected when you're coming home past 11pm.
Otherwise, we had a pleasant time and we are grateful to have made a new friend.
Thanks Renata & Miria