We stayed with Paul and Laurel for almost a week while we were in town for a wedding. It was our first time in Denver, and for those of you looking to find a home base for your introductory visit, this is it. As a duo completely unfamiliar with the area, it absolutely exceeded our expectations. Located in a quiet suburban neighborhood, it surprised us in terms of ease of access to main traffic corridors, food establishments, strip malls with various amenities, and even a Costco about 5 minutes away. Their backyard is quiet and relaxing, and opens up to some peaceful walking trails along a creek.
The AirBnB itself was a separate space with its own entrance with a short pathway from your parking spot to the door. The connection to the main house was a shared wall and an adjoining door. There was ample space for us to spread out all our belongings as well as the mounds of shopping we accumulated throughout the trip. The roomy walk-in closet was helpful for stowing away bulky items to keep them out of our way until our departure.
All the guest amenities were greatly appreciated, from the Keurig and selection of K-Cups, to the cozy, comfortable bed. We had forgotten to pack bath products and were pleased to see that there was shampoo, conditioner, and body wash in the shower that could tide us over until we got to the store.
[From Gracelyn: These hosts will literally give you the shirt off their back. Less than an hour before we were leaving to attend a wedding, my husband realized he forgot to pack a dress shirt to wear under his suit. We turned to Laurel for our fashion emergency, and without batting an eye, produced one of Paul’s freshly-pressed dress shirts. The shirt fit perfectly - apparently it was meant to be! We offered to get it dry-cleaned, but they politely refused and were just happy they were able to help.]
We are unable to speak for the location’s accessibility to ski resorts and the plethora of outdoor activities that Denver has to offer, as those were not our goals for this specific trip, but if you are traveling with your car and are looking to stay in a safe, welcoming, quiet neighborhood with quick access to the main routes throughout Denver, we would very highly recommend staying with Paul and Laurel!