This was, hands down, the best Airbnb experience I've ever had. And I have stayed in dozens!
I grew up in a town not far from Scott's house. My family no longer lives in the area, but a bunch of my childhood friends do. Instead of crashing with one of them, I decided that I really wanted to host a giant dinner party and invite all of them to my place.
I was worried I wouldn't be able to find anything that would accommodate, but then I saw a stunning picture of Scott's backyard - filled with strings of lights, plenty of tables and chairs, and a private space protected by bamboo. It was perfect.
I knew I needed to cook ALL day to pull this off and doing two nights at this place was out of the budget I had scoped for this trip. I explained the whole thing to Scott and he was more accommodating than I could have dreamed of.
1. He let us into the space way earlier than check-in to start our preparations
2. He set up the tables and chairs in the backyard with table cloths, coolers of ice, plates, and wine glasses ready to go
3. He stocked the house with beer, champagne, wine, drinks, and snacks
4. He answered every message I sent him with questions within minutes
His kitchen (and basement!) are a chef's dream. Amazing stove, more cooking supplies and serving platters than I needed (even for a dinner for 13 people!), and tons of spices.
The house has awesome character - something to look at and react to in every room. I just stayed here with my husband - but, tbh - it easily could have accommodated the whole dinner party overnight. But we're not 25 anymore sadly.
The bedrooms were spotless and felt more like a hotel than an Airbnb. There were even robes in each room and phone cords by the bed. The master bathroom was out of this world. Easily the biggest shower I've ever been in.
I could see this home being a wonderful place for a family, a group of friends, or people like us who want to feel like they're inviting their friends to a real home.
Thanks, Scott!