Pineapple Cottage turned out to be better than we thought for a couple of reasons. The first one is that the kitchen is so well equipped. There is a blender, sharp cusinart knives, fiestaware dishes, and stainless steel pots/pans instead of scratched up non-stick pans that I have experienced at so many airbnb homes. I have to say this is the best equipped kitchen that I've experienced at an airbnb. This is important to me because we like to cook on vacation, especially if we are staying longer than a couples of day.
Another reason is that the porch overlooking the gulch, the open feel of the house, and it being okay to keep the windows open all the time because of such great screens (no holes!) contributed to this feeling of camping with the benefits of the comfort of a home. The sounds of nature surround the house - birds, wind moving through the trees, moving water in the gulch (I think there is a stream down there), and calming insect sounds at night. There are no sounds of traffic!
Another reason is that the view is so beautiful and relaxing. We could see the gulch and ocean from the porch. From the porch and from all the rooms (except the bathroom), we could see trees and plants. From the living room and kitchen, we could see the gulch.
The final reason is that the beds are so comfortable! This contributed to a good night sleep.
Oh, another reason is that the leather furniture didn't feel damp when you sat on them. They felt dry and cool. In this humid weather, cloth furniture can feel a little sticky.
Oh, another reason, I can go on and on here :), the decor is so aesthetically pleasing which I feel contributes to helping me to relax on vacation. Well done, Ivy!
Ok, I'll stop for now because I'm still here and I need to go and catch a plane :)