We had a fantastic time staying with Maggie and Gary at their place in Hobart. I chose to stay with them because they mentioned Gary's love of old cars and motorbikes - I was travelling with my dad who loves the same things and he and Gary got to spend lots of time in the garage fixing/breaking/refixing things! My dad was in his element!

Maggie and Gary are doing Airbnb 'proper' - the beds and rooms are all made up, all toiletries are provided, towels etc. They provide a delicious breakfast of toast, cereals, fruit, homemade jam, fresh orange juice, tea, coffee etc. all of which is in your fridge ready for whatever time you wake up and you have all the plates/glasses you need in your apartment area. Maggie even cleaned up the plates for us! This is above and beyond what most hosts do and we appreciated it! When I left my clothes behind, Maggie dropped them at the museum I was visiting as she knew we'd gone on a tour there. I hadn't realised I'd forgotten anything until the tour guide came into the room announcing 'delivery for Amy!'. This was so kind of her and I was very grateful at the length at which she went to to give me back my forgotten clothes!

Our first night there, Maggie recommended their favourite Indian restaurant to us (and, Maggie being British too, I knew that she knew what good curry is!). We all ended up going out for dinner together which was great as we got to know Maggie and Gary and they are such friendly, interesting people.

I can't recommend staying here highly enough. You'll feel right at home and it is so much better than staying at a sterile hotel.

We didn't just leave with memories of a great trip but also two extra friends (four, if you count Cooper and Percy!).