Cute stay, just a few notes!
We stayed here for a wedding in Santa Barbara. While it was a bit of a drive to both Santa Barbara and Solvang, it gave us the chance to explore both, and Solvang was so cute!
The host was very kind to let us check in a couple hours early, and communication was quick before our stay. I texted her w/ questions after arriving that I never heard back about, but otherwise we had no issues with the host + enjoyed the privacy.
A few things I wish I had known beforehand, mainly to help set expectations:
* The yard/grass area was confusing. It’s featured in many of the photos, so we assumed it would be a shared hangout space, especially since the bunkhouse itself is small. However, the welcome information says the grass area, chaise lounges, trampoline, etc. are private. The shared area with string lights was farther across the lawn + close to the other cottages, so we didn’t want to intrude. This left the outdoor table as essentially our only shared outdoor space.
* There is no light in the bathroom.
* The bed does not convert into a king; it is two separate twin beds. This was a little disappointing for a couple, but it was totally manageable for our short stay.
* There was a very strong fake eucalyptus smell in the cottage. I just wanted to mention it because it was quite noticeable during our stay.
Overall, we enjoyed our stay + appreciated the host’s flexibility. I just wanted to share these things as a heads-up for future guests so they know what to expect!