I am just blown away by the host and this property. As a high-end portrait photographer for women and couples traveling the US for the last 15 years, I have to rent beautiful venues to use as a shooting space.
Before private rental homes like these became widely available, I exclusively used luxury 5-star hotel suites. It is imperative I have beautiful backgrounds to use as sets for portraits so I have experienced my fair share of what you get for top dollar in the hotel industry. This place can easily compete with any 5-star luxury hotel penthouse suite I have rented. It is beautifully decorated, the lighting is dimmable and set above all the right accents in each room creating flattering warm light as bright or dim as you choose, the color palette is gorgeous and it is perfectly laid out so not an inch of the place is wasted space.
Gorgeous smelling travel-size shampoo, conditioner, body wash, lotion, toothpaste, and toothbrushes are neatly available in adorable vintage-inspired cases in the bathrooms.
It can be really hit or miss with hosts and not knowing whether the pictures are accurate or if the amenities work (like the AC!) or if there will be security cameras all over the place (which I find really creepy and NO THANK YOU). There is a lot to stress about when you are using the rental to work as a photographer. Finding hosts that don't try to price gouge you because you disclosed your intent of use beforehand as a courtesy when most do not, is also an ongoing issue for small photography business owners like me who can't afford to pay more than what the venue is listed for online.
Derek is an absolute dream host! He was so accomodating, friendly, and easy-going that he actually helped reduce stress completely unrelated to the rental.
The house is in a quiet neighborhood, close to the airport but not so close that you hear airport noise. It's close to shops and restaurant delivery was easy to find. We were able to enjoy the pool without worrying about prying eyes as the backyard is completely private. There are no two-story houses around to peer into the yard from which was a huge relief.
We never get to enjoy homes that get cool enough for us but we found ourselves turning the AC off several times. The bedding was soft and themattresses and pillows sooooo comfortable. The hot water got hot and stayed hot which can also be an issue.
Just stop looking, folks, Rent this property for whatever you're doing. You won't be disappointed.