Our stay at Mike's property was our virgin voyage into Airbnb. Our children use it all the time and pushed us to try it. We could not have asked for a better first time experience than our long weekend staying at Mike's place.
We travel a lot, always staying at 5 star hotels-assuming there is one available at our destination. So, we were more than a bit hesitant about this trip. It turned out that somehow we found the Four Seasons of Airbnb properties!! Beginners luck?!
To begin with, the location is unbeatable. "Eat Street" is all of about 2 blocks away. We had some wonderful meals in the local restaurants. Our favorite being IceHouse. Virtually everything a person might need is a very short walk away. From food, gifts, liquor stores, pharmacy, yoga, rock climbing, etc. It's a super neighborhood.
When we arrived, Mike(we really liked that the owner lived next door)
showed us around, pointing out any particulars that we needed to know. He had stocked the kitchen with fresh squeezed OJ, bagels, baguette, coffee, ready for our first morning. Such a nice, thoughtful, first class touch. The apt was furnished not only tastefully but comfortably. Having a comfy sofa to sink into matters(to us). And, the one here was exactly that. The mattress on our bed was superb-this is a HUGE deal for us. One night on a bad mattress can do me in for days. It's as if Mike furnished this as if he would be living in it. We felt like we were borrowing someone's home, not staying in someone's business venture. Huge plus for us. Let's talk about the linens....fine quality, all cotton sheets, thick, soft, fluffy, yummy towels. Just like the ones in all the best hotels. Being somewhat OCD, grimy bathrooms make me cringe. Which is another wonderful thing about this property. Both bathrooms have just been redone. They were not only spotless and well appointed, they had been done with a nice, creative blend of tile and stone. As an interior designer by profession, I am paid to focus on the details and, I can attest to the fact that Mike Olsen has put his heart and soul into creating a very special property that my husband and I highly recommend to any and all. So much so that we have already booked again for November! Sorry if I've rambled on with this review. It's just that Mike has done such a great job creating this special property that it deserved this much space to do it justice.