This is a first for me and I've stayed in quite a few AirBnbs... Carla's pad is actually bigger than the pictures made it seem. I was expecting a small bedroom unit with just a narrow footpath around the bed, but this was not the case. My sister and I had more than enough room to enjoy coffee at the table, do some yoga poses at the end of the bed, and get ready for Bachelorette and Wedding festivities without feeling cramped. For two guests, the space was spacious and clean and exactly as pictured. There's even a large closet that can hold your luggage. I also enjoyed seeing the garden every time I came in and out of our private entrance and seeing the bridge from the street. It's definitely a serene and peaceful space.
During our stay, the host, Carla, was more than accommodating and when asked to borrow towels for the beach, she also provided a bowl of fruit and granola bars, which was so thoughtful. Although we were out of the house most of the time and kept missing her, Carla kept in great communication via the AirBnb app.
The location of the pad is ideal for guests attending a wedding at Cathedral Park, a beautiful park positioned underneath the St. John's Bridge. It was maybe a 4 minute walk to the ceremony site under the bridge. We were even a quick walk to the reception site, Occidental Brewing Company. During our stay, we'd walk to St. John's coffee roasters (off Ivanhoe) for coffee & a quick breakfast. There's also a Safeway (grocery store) and quite a few restaurants close by. We even walked to the Parlour-St. Johns to get our hair done for the wedding!
Overall, this place is a find and I will definitely stay at this pad again next time I'm in St. Johns. This place has it all!