2/27/2022:
My weekend at Shannon’s rental was amazing. Here’s a little backstory: my birthday was on Thursday. A couple of months ago, prior plans had been made that ended up not working out, so I decided to turn my bday weekend into a solo trip. I was determined to do something for myself - even if it meant not celebrating with anyone at this time! Two or three days before my bday, I scrambled around trying to figure out a new plan. Deciding to see what the options were on Air BnB, I discovered that there were only two options left. Completely understandable! This WAS last minute. After reading the descriptions for both options, I decided on Shannon’s rental because her reviews were awesome and very helpful.
I was able to secure my booking and happily looked forward to my little getaway. Communication with Shannon was prompt, and she was so sweet the entire time. Upon my arrival, I was greeted with a basket of snacks, plus mini champagne bottles, two types of dessert, and birthday flowers - personalized with a bday note! The little personal gestures are what solidified my decision that I had chosen wisely.
The rental was exactly how it was described and how it looked in the pictures. It was perfectly cozy, very cute, and exactly what I needed to recharge! The bed was SO COMFORTABLE…I’m sad to leave it behind and return to my own bed. 😆
Because of how the house is built, you do hear steps from their living space above. While I understand that kind of white noise may not be ideal for most guests, I wasn’t bothered by it at all. Even though I didn’t mind spending my weekend alone, hearing them live their daily life was comforting for me. One cannot expect hosts who live on property of their rentals to tiptoe as they go about their business. So, that was *not* a big deal for me! Shannon communicated with me the entire weekend to make sure I wasn’t bothered by various noises due to weekend projects that were going on. [Having said that, those projects are close to being completed per the hosts!]
On my last day, I got very lucky and was given a generous gesture, plus the option to check out a couple of hours after the designated time. That was so thoughtful!
Honestly, there aren’t enough words to express my gratitude to Shannon and Ryan for their hospitality this past weekend. I will definitely be keeping them on my favorites list. Thank you so much, Shannon and Ryan!! ❤️