Maria is the model host; all host could strive to be as caring and kind as Maria. First, Maria put me in a different location than I requested as a favor to me (it is off-season and the different location would be more convenient and more enjoyable for me due to the reduced bus schedule). She was absolutely correct.

Second, she arranged transport for me to catch a 04:30 ferry and requested a call by the driver in the middle of the night to let her know all went smoothly.

Maria is the kind of host that gives Airbnb properties a great name. If something is wrong or needs fixing, Maria takes care of it. She is a kind and generous person. A 5 star hotel would be lucky to have people like Maria.