Airbnb need to create a new category of superhosts to cater for hosts like Stefan who go above and beyond the call of duty. I have never felt more genuinely welcome by a host.
Not only is the apartment in a wonderful central, vibey, eclectic, restaurant and bar-filled neighbourhood, close to other really great neighbourhoods to explore. But the apartment is also a hop and a skip from the tube, and a whole assortment of grocery stores, making it supremely convenient.
Stefan was on hand to provide not only insider local tips on the city, what to do, where to go and how. But he also went out of his way to invite me to join in a home-made dinner (he is a formidable cook!!), bar-hopping, beer garden chilling and forest mushroom picking.
I have always felt that the best trips are those when you get to really experience a city. When, for a short period of time you get to see the city and world through local eyes. Stefan provided me with this opportunity and for that I shall be ever grateful, even more so because in the process I gained wonderful new friends!