Lia and Tillman's home was a cozy cottage with two bedrooms and a bathroom, living and dining rooms that we could actually use during the day, and a kitchen that had everything one needs if she/he wanted to make a quick breakfast for themselves 9great granite counter tops, by the way ;-). We could use the fridge as well, very convenient.
Our hosts' communication was excellent: texting and talking on the phone towards our arrival, the key was in a numeric lock box but the house was unlocked for us, in general very welcoming. Both Lia and Tillman were genuine, cheerful, fun young professionals. We were surprised to find out they were getting married the week after our getaway and despite all the craziness of the preparation for the event, they and their parents who were also visiting were still gracious hosts.
The location was good for us: not too close to downtown as to be walking to it (about 4 miles), but close enough at about 10-15 min drive, depending on traffic. At the same time, we were in a neighborhood that had some nice walkable streets, tons of cafes and interesting independent restaurants around us (being able to walk to the Spanish tapas Solera that Debby, Lia's mom recommended, added to the appeal of a court yard dining with the perfect wine paired menu, 5 star experience). Last but not least, we had a few day trips to the mountains around Denver and this was the perfect starting point, taking us to highways or scenic routes in less than 15-20 minutes in any direction.
One of my personal favorites was the bed, comforter, pillows and just in general the design of the room with a small closet, desk, night stands, great lights for reading at night, beautiful windows overlooking a landscaped front yard and on the back of the house, access for full enjoyment of the landscaped patio (one of the evenings we dined there, it was lovely). Plenty of towels were provided and the bathroom, although shared, was right next to our room. I am still craving the softness and puffiness of the comforter! :-)
Thank you Lia and Tillman, we enjoyed our stay with you and highly recommend your accommodations. What a sweet gesture to give us a good-bye gift, totally unexpected! Good luck on the wedding next week and remember, no matter what goes wrong before or during that particular day, the days that follow will matter more and they are the ones that actually make up your life and happiness together! So, just smile, laugh it off and go on! :-)
Best,
Vlad and Maya Kefalov