So we planned a trip to San Diego to visit friends between June 8th and the 11th. The latter part of May I started looking for places in the middle of the city. It didn't take long to figure out that something was going on because hotels do what they typically do and tripled the rates and there were very few openings available. I went to VRBO to check availability of places and found only one the looked to meet our standards. Sent request to one that was available but they decided to decline our request without explanation even after I requested an explanation.
I should have gone to Airbnb first and saved search time. So glad I went with my thoughts and chose something away from all the commotion of what was going on in the city.
What a treat! I was able to communicate with Ann prior to our arrival on a few different occasions. We arrived at 2:55 PM outside the residence which had an assigned parking space. We were greeted by Ann’s husband Kim who proceeded to take my wife’s suitcase and then he guided us back to our studio.
As soon as we walked through the door to our private patio area I knew we scored big time. It was so nicely kept with plenty of area to relax outdoors in the breeze. Inside the studio was decorated with just the right amount of pictures. Everything was spotless. Kim pointed out all the unique features and gave us a little history about the studio. Could not believe there were even fresh roses in the bathroom. Kim kept the best for last. He opened the refrigerator and said this is all for you to enjoy.To top thing off, Kim opened the freezer and there staring back at us was 3 pints of ice cream. Might I say the wine choices and the beer choices went very well with the large platter of fresh fruit and cheese Ann made for us. We do love Manchego cheese. We were able to eat/nibble on that for three days. We also enjoyed the large basket of snacks on the table for late night nibbling outside under the lit up Gazebo while listening to the fountain bubbling.
We will be back on another time and stay for a little longer duration.
Thanks Ann and Kim for being such great hosts.