Both Dale and Karen were exceptional hosts. They were easy to talk to, understanding of privacy and overall very warm and generous. For example - Myself and my partner flew in to Toronto after midnight and Dale offered to pick us up from the airport due to the difficulty with busses at that time of night.
Throughout our stay Dale and Karen made sure that we were getting the most from our stay by offering us information on what was happening that day/week and suggesting places which they liked. We were able to share stories around the kitchen bench and within a short period their house did feel very homely. Even as someone who experiences cat allergies I did not have any trouble. The cat stays out of the guest room and he is very happy to do his own thing and interact depending on how 'cat friendly' the person is.
It was my first airbnb experience and both Dale and Karen have set the bar very high. If/when we ever come back to Toronto, Dale and Karen will be my first point of contact.