My first Airbnb experience was great, in no small part thanks to Maya's hospitality. (To be clear, I only dealt with Maya throughout the exchange. I feel badly about addressing my early emails to Shoshik, an assumption I based upon the profile).
Maya was very quick to respond to my initial booking request, as well as preemptively sending me instructions to the flat, based upon my estimated arrival time. She also kept in contact with me as I approached. Once at flat, she quickly ran through basic rules and procedures (shower, trash/recycling, don't let the dogs out), though I came and went as I pleased.
From a traveling standpoint, I must highly recommend the google map of points of interest Maya curated - full of trendy spots, typical tourist stops, and dining options, her map (and she admittedly is very picky) never steered me wrong as I filled my week beyond museums and monuments. She also invited me to a local rooftop event, and pointed me toward a stimulating exhibit currently in town.
Altogether, Maya set a fairly high bar for my first Airbnb experience. I hope that others in the future provide as comprehensive and positive a backdrop to my travels.