Aria's place could be considered a destination in itself...all the usual requirements are present and in check and the location is fantastic...but it's the other stuff, like:
- being greeted by the softest imaginable rabbit at the door
- walking in and seeing that the living room has been converted into a stage, packed with instruments
- a few minutes later, seeing that a rehearsal was going down - amazing takes on solid 80s tracks (including a couple by the Pixies)
- being offered a beer
- being surrounded by legitimately unique art (his mom's originals)
- being offered dinner when it got out that I hadn't eaten
- and most importantly: real, interesting, open, and friendly conversation
Arias's place isn't for every one. It doesn't feel like a hotel in even the most remote way, which is 100% of the reason that makes it amazing. instead, and in my years of AirBnB-ing, this is the stay within a stay...the kind of slice-of-life side trip you didn't know you were looking for and needed.
If you're open to an unexpected and beautiful reality break - here it is.