I needed a short-term retreat from New York City, so I booked a stay at Lina’s lovely home for 3 weeks. This was my first long-term stay, and I’m so thankful I stayed with Lina.
From the moment I arrived, I felt welcomed. Lina is someone who truly cares about providing A+ hospitality.
(1) If you happen to have sinusitis like me (I’ve been on 4 medications at the same time in the past for my condition), then incense/diffusers could irritate your nostrils. Although Lina had a wonderful scent spritzing the living room from a well-decorated coffee table (her souvenirs showed that she’s traveled to more countries than I’ve been to since I was born…AMAZING!), I wasn’t able to handle it and she kindly offered to disable it.
She also alerted me of a forthcoming bathroom cleanup (the bathroom is extremely well maintained!), as cleaning agents would be used, and wanted to be mindful of my sinusitis. Again, a simple yet striking example of how thoughtful she is. (I updated my Airbnb profile the other day to notate that I have sinusitis, because in doing a Q&A with potential Airbnb hosts in Manhattan this week, I’m seeing that incense/diffusers are really a thing here!)
(2) I primarily drink water and tea (and the occasional cocktail), and so coming from 70-degree-weather in Florida (I flew into New York from Miami before heading to New Jersey), it was a relief that she included this, as I needed lots of hot tea during my first few days in this cold city!
(3) Lina is an engaging host ( I enjoyed our chats and the laughs), and she respects your me-time.
All in all, if you’re looking for an affordable, clean and warm stay in New Jersey with beautiful human beings, I highly recommend Lina’s home. (I already miss Lina and C!) If I’m ever in NJ again, I’ll definitely be pinging back for a stay! xoxo