There are 3 things important to any traveller when using airbnb - a. the experience of the area you stay in, b. the experience of the place you choose to stay, c. the experience with the property owner/manager. In all instances, 'the Pad' exceeds expectations. Hal is an awesome host - warm, funny, accommodating, interesting and helpful. His Pad is just the funnest place to stay - the furnishings are so interesting and you have everything you need. Hal's creative flair really shows in the way he has set the place up. Finally, Fremont is not the typical tourist place to stay but you will NOT regret your choice. We stayed for 5 nights and it was not enough. Great places to jog and cycle, plenty of shops (if that's your thing), and myriad places to eat and drink. Also quite a few microbreweries and even a micro distillery as well.

If you book The Pad you will have a great time, period.

Thanks Hal - we will see you again for certain!!!!