Margaret was a brilliant hostess. She responded to my messages quickly, making the booking process stress-free. On arrival, she was warm and friendly and explained the process for breakfast and how to use the shower and so on. A towel and flannel were waiting for me on the bed on arrival, much required after a 36-hour journey.
Margaret’s place is homely, tidy and contains a profound warmth. For me, there are two main reasons why you would want to stay in an Airbnb: one, to stay in a home away from home; and two, to stay with a local where you get a better sense of the town, city or wherever you’re staying in, than if you booked a hotel. Margaret’s house meets these expectations so well that it almost goes unnoticed how homely the experience at Margaret’s is. I felt at home almost immediately and not only does Margaret have a great understanding of Wellington, the place as a whole and ideas for where to eat, drink and visit, but Margaret is also an incredibly interesting person, who is open and friendly with a keen sense of humour. I couldn’t have asked for a better start to my trip than I did. Given that my stay with Margaret was my first time with an Airbnb host, I rather wonder whether future experiences will be a little disappointing.