The opportunity to stay at Kim's Starfish Studio ended up being an amazing end to what was turning into a horrible turn of events in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma. Just as soon as Kim was allowed back into the Fort Lauderdale Beach evacuation zone and had assessed that her property was safe, she relisted it on AirBnB. The fact that she took the time to take it off AirBnB before the storm was a testament to her innate ability to think of others in addition to herself. I had booked two other units before Kim's only to find out that they were not habitable. I had made an inquiry to Kim if her property was available, and the timing couldn't have been better for the both of us. We were able to check in to the property before nightfall, and my 82yo mother could sleep safely, in a clean, neat, air conditioned, studio with a fine bed. i loved sleeping on the futon as I prefer a firmer bed. The unit is exactly as pictured, and described. The location is less than a block from the beach, and a short walk to a set of shops and restaurants near one of the intracoastal waterway bridges.
Kim personally greeted my mother and I, and took the time to show my mother how the lock worked, give us a tour of the studio, show us how the gas stove worked, and pointed out other specific amenities which demonstrated a hospitality one encounters when staying with a friend. There is a beautiful pool and deck area which is set back in a private side of the property which would have been a wonderful place to relax if I had not had post-hurricane visits to make to friends and family in need.
Kim is an AirBnB host who exemplifies the spirit of community upon which AirBnB has built it's brand and distinguished itself from "just staying in a hotel". Kim shared an authentic connection and caring not only for me, but especially for my mother. Even under the unusual circumstances which surrounded this particular AirBnB stay, it was one of the best I've had in the years I've been a part of our special AirBnB community. I give Kim and her property my highest recommendation. Stay here if you can and you too may have a meaningful and memorable experience. Thank you, Kim! You really made a difference!