Hosts were super welcoming, they were immediately ready to let us know all the nooks and crannies of the apartment so that we could start using the space immediately. They provided maps of the area with important landmarks and were always available if something came up. The host in training was also a delightful little surprise. On a personal level, I am deeply grateful for the hosts taking a chance on me as a guest with virtually no history on AirBnB; this means a lot to me but it does not change my opinion of the space for better or worse.
Living space is very comfortable with a large desk to work on, a spacious kitchen with all the essential appliances, and a well set home entertainment center. Laundry was a breeze (literally), with the washing machine in a convenient location and the space on the patio for hanging clothes. The only nuisance was the bathroom (particularly the toilet space) being a bit cramped, its not something I count against the host though, just something to be aware of. Regional highlights include a grocer within a 5 minute walk and the metro reachable within a similar timespan. A little bit further and there are some very beautiful parks with a fantastic metropolitan feel. Within close proximity are some great take out food spots and cafe's with some delectable pastries.
The apartment is very comfortable and a great steal at the price.