I cannot express how fantastic of a host Mary is and how convenient, safe, healthy, and sanitized the accommodations were for our stay in Minneapolis. My godparents and I stayed in Mary's home for 2 weeks to help with the birth of their first grandchild. Not only was Mary kind and professional, but she anticipated every need that we could have had during our stay.
We were able to cook full meals in a well stocked kitchen (with literally every single item you could possibly need to make fresh meals), enjoy the beautiful outdoor space (with pristine landscaping and gardens), work remotely at our jobs in VA, and even have our family come visit us for a "few hours out of the house." Also, as an important perk, the beds and linens were so comfortable I checked the brand of pillows so I could order some for my bed at home! The house was well stocked with everything you could imagine - from laundry detergent (Tide, Clorox 2, dryer sheets, stain removal) , to bathroom toiletries, to morning coffee (keurig, traditional drip, and French press) and tea, to enough breakfast groceries to get us through several days so we could settle in before ordering grocery delivery.
Before we travelled, my godparents and I made sure to get tested for COVID-19 (all negative), decided to travel via road trip to avoid any contamination in an airport, and made sure to quarantine for almost 3 months before our trip. Mary was so kind and understanding about our commitment to remaining healthy and not coming into contact with the virus, because she was also quarantining and limiting grocery trips to once a month. The accommodations were SPOTLESS and completely sanitized to ensure that we would not unknowingly get a virus that could have detrimental effects on a newborn and her family.
We cannot wait to stay in her house again when we visit Minneapolis. The value of staying in her AirBNB cannot be beat. It was so much safer and healthier than a hotel, being in a quiet neighborhood just minutes from our family member, and not having any interactions, elevator rides with random other guests, or communal space with folks who may not take their safety and health amid COVID-19 seriously. Mary is the real deal - super host extraordinaire, who means business when it comes to hospitality.