What's the difference between a hotel and an Airbnb? A hotel provides a room, hopefully with friendly service and sometimes even very luxurious BUT my Airbnb experience with Jeannie in Redfern over the past 3 days has taught me that there is so much more that I should expect from holiday accommodation then a smile, a room and a mint on the pillow.
First and most importantly from the moment I inquired about the availability of the Redfern propert, Jeannie and I struck up a lovely RELATIONSHIP, through which she asked about our holiday plans, I shared what we hoped to do and she in turn shared detailed information about local restaurants, sight seeing destinations, public transport options etc In my book life should first and foremost be about connecting with others and in this case the connection established enabled us to know each other to the point that Jeannie went out of her way to make it special for us, and likewise we wanted to show our appreciation for her efforts by treating the property as if it was our own.
The property itself was immaculate, beautifully styled and while having all the new 'mods & cons' remained true to his heritage. To be in Redfern, in a traditional townhouse was a dream come true.
But then there were all the little touches that made this accommodation a 'home away from home'. A variety of toiletries filled the cupboards in the bathroom (straight off 'The Block') and the pantry/fridge were stocked with all the basics plus more.
I had to smile when I found my husband out in the garden each morning watering the plants ... I guess that's what you do when you feel at home.
Thank you Airbnb
Thank you Redfern
And Thank You Jeannie & Family