My husband and I just spent 30 days at Sheila's home in Denver. We are seasoned house renters, having rented all over the world for many years, and I want to say this house is in the top 5% of everyplace we've ever rented.
First, the house is darling, and even nicer than the photos indicate. It's in a lovely quiet neighborhood but close to everything that matters...shopping, restaurants, parks, downtown, etc. It has a huge backyard with tons of well-kept grass...our dog Eddie says this was the best part of the house! There is a gas grill, a wood-burning fire pit and a table that seats 6 with a fire pit in the center. Plus, tons of lounge chairs.
Everything, and I mean everything, is stocked. Tons of spices, dry goods, utensils, bowls, serving dishes, nice set of knives, pots & pans...I could go on and on. So many houses have such minimal equipment and you're lucky to get salt & pepper! Not this one! Check in and check out the supplies before you go shopping...there's even coffee there. We found a vase for flowers, a set of wooden hors d'ourve plates with a serving plate, and more. It's more like your own home, rather than a rental.
The furniture is comfortable! Great club chair and ottoman, sofa and side chair, plus three really nice bar stools. And, a hightop table for eating as well. The beds in both bedrooms are comfortable and there is a plethora of pillows and blankets to choose from. And of course, the bath is well equipped too.
But the best I've saved for last. The hostess, Shelia!!! She is very welcoming and accommodating as well as just fun to talk to. She came over with something one evening and stayed and had some wine with us; it was delightful and a nice chance to get to know her. She responds to any question or situation immediately, with good nature and understanding. I fell and fractured 2 bones in my pelvis while I was there, and she and Ben were ready and willing to do anything to help. I was in a wheelchair, and Ben brought over a bunch of tools, so we were able to make wooden ramps to get in and out of both the front to go places, and the back to sit in their beautiful backyard in the evenings. Otherwise I would've been housebound and miserable!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Sheila's (even tho the last two weeks were sort of a bummer for me in a wheelchair), and plan to rent the house again next summer.
Nancy & Bill Eggert
Tucson, AZ
June 1-June 30, 2018