Christian, who speaks fluent English, went out of his way to ensure that we enjoyed our visit to Munich. Through multiple emails he advised us on hiking opportunities, both in the suburbs and in the Bavarian Alps, that would be suitable given our capabilities and goals. He helped us select hikes and provided detailed guidance on how to reach trail heads using public transportation. He also asked what foods he should buy for us to get us started. He explained all of the household systems clearly, told us where to find a bakery, green grocer and market, and left several suggestions of local restaurants that he and his family enjoy.
Many AirBnB's are essentially real estate investments and the relationship with the owner is merely transactional. Kitchens, pantries and bathrooms are often minimally stocked. Not so with Christian's family residence. Their residence became our home for our week long stay. It is beautifully furnished and is located on a relatively quiet street in a residential area that is 1 minute from an U Bahn station and close to most tourist attractions. Weather permitting, we walked to tourist attractions, restaurants, museums and parks, including the large park which is Munich's equivalent of Central Park in NY, offering a variety of sport activities, meadows and a large beer garden.
We have frequently used AirBnB's in European cities. Christian's residence was by far the best, including our fortune in developing a close relationship with our host.
Debbie and Walter Cohn