Our stay in Rome at Chiara and Lucia’s flat was our first Airbnb experience, and it could not have been more perfect. First they offered to send a car to meet us at the airport, which after a cross-Atlantic flight with very little sleep was a godsend. Before we arrived I asked them to recommend a bakery where I could buy a birthday cake for my daughter. They offered to buy a cake and leave it in the refrigerator so I would not be hassled. They found a lovely, very chocolaty cake. I also asked them to recommend a local restaurant to celebrate the birthday on our day of arrival. They responded by offering to book one for us, so again we did not have to think about this in our jetlagged and exhausted state. Our early morning arrival was ahead of the check-in time, but Chiara let us check in and drop off our luggage early before she had finished cleaning the apartment. When we arrived back at the flat in the afternoon we found it very clean, comfortable, and exactly as pictured. It is a lovely apartment in a very charming neighborhood of narrow streets, restaurants, cafes, and little shops. We were able to walk everywhere we wanted to visit, the Vatican, the ancient ruins, and other attractions. We greatly appreciated the delicious homemade tart they provided. The kitchen was fully equipped with everything needed for breakfast: espresso maker, coffee, orange juice, cookies, and milk. They also provided pasta, which we did not use. I feel very fortunate to have been able to stay in Chiara and Lucia’s flat.