Staying in Julie’s jewel of a cabin in the redwoods was, for us, an authentic human experience in a spectacular setting. We have been traveling with benefit of Airbnb for at least 12 years, and we especially appreciate the opportunity to interact with hosts in a wide variety of circumstances. During our 3-night stay in Julie’s cabin, Julie was struggling in the aftermath of a personal tragedy, and she was not well enough to host in ways previous reviews have described. Ray, Julie’s very capable friend, stepped in ably —chopping wood, washing dishes, cooking breakfast, and managing many other hosting tasks. But, understandably, the charming cabin was a bit cluttered and unkept. Our bed/bath suite, however, was clean and very comfortable. Airbnb hosts, like all of us, go through hard times, of course. Our sincere best wishes go to Julie, and our respectful thanks to Ray.
Bill and Carol Roach