We cannot thank Ryan and Mara enough. We had a 4 Seasons experience from the moment we booked. We were headed to DC for my father's funeral during the middle of the pandemic, and our family guest list was fluid. They were great with every pre-arrival question and option that I threw at them.
Our experience at their home was wonderful (and it truly *is* a home, not a management company.) We were surprised by:
*Welcome baskets, thinking of EVERYTHING
*Local information and history (the neighborhood is wonderful, and the neighbors protective and welcoming - we met every single dog in a 2 block vicinity - it seems to be a requirement to have a canine companion in DC)
*Wonderfully located, 15 mins from everything we needed
*The ART! OMG the personally collected art in their home... I was in heaven, you HAVE to check out the artwork on the second floor bedroom (I kind of want to try and recreate it) Their photos are amazing too!
*Thoughtfulness (we had a 7 hour drive turned 9, they had a few things waiting for us)
*Attention to detail
*Assistance with unexpected emergencies - fabulous.
I could go on and on, but just know that with this property, everything is perfect. I am so used to expectations being different in person in an AirBnB (rooms not as they appear, loud neighbors, approval for something in advance that doesn't materialize, slow communication, etc. It's all okay to us, just comes with the experience.) This was different. Not only do Ryan and Mara's home look exactly as it appears, but it is MORE than this. It truly *feels* like home. And given our reason for returning to DC, this "home" was something we didn't know we needed, until we experienced it. And that, is where I think I want to leave this review - in offering their home, it is not something they seem to do for money, it's not something they seem to do out of necessity. They seem to offer it out of a love for their fellow person and because it simply feels good to help others. It shows. We could all use a little more Ryan and Mara in our lives. Enjoy your stay!