Vita was very detailed in her welcome packet of notes, I had an easy check-in, she was gracious to give me a tour of the neighborhood (& history) & took me to Trader Joe’s as a welcome gesture when I got there. Her home was mostly very quiet which worked for me during the day as I worked from my laptop all the time. The tub in my bathroom was a nice touch as it was a stand alone one, but I had to be very careful to not have water get outside of the tub onto the floor. I asked for a tension rod and plastic shower curtain and was told there was none, that was the end of that. Made it hard to shower with ease without worrying about the floor. Similarly I had to turn the kitchen faucet a certain angle/degree so as to limit the “dripping” since it wouldn’t turn off ever. That also was a challenge to remember but I tried my best. There was an Abundance of flies that got in “everywhere” earmarked for my stay (near the kitchen/trash & compost bin) the bedroom I was in, the bathroom beautiful office area. None of the windows in the kitchen, dining room, living room had blinds or curtains. As a woman there alone during the day, I was uncomfortable with a delivery person or anyone just seeing me working there at the table. I didn’t use most of the outside amenities in the pictures that her beautiful home had (not straightened up to sit in). I kind of felt like the value was a good one but stymied by the random inconsistencies. Perhaps booking downstairs only, or a space with more privacy or not at all, unless these things are detailed clearly.
Otherwise, Vita tried very much, and graciously offered me to eat Thanksgiving with her family, offered me a bite or drink at other times when she cooked. I was heartened by such kindness, but a little more clarity on what was to be expected would have been nice. Lastly, I couldn’t find the outdoor garbage bins past the first few days & couldn’t figure out the trash.
All that said, I really wanted to book another month however, I felt like my requests were an inconvenience & she was too busy to acknowledge them & I wanted to relax, so I booked elsewhere. Vita has a beautiful home but it didn’t seem ready for hosting.