Irene was a first class host with a lovely home in an excellent location for a four-day visit to Oslo. Like a 5-star hotel she was there to greet us and welcome us upon arrival with an extensive orientation of the area. It was dinner time and she even escorted us to the fabulous restaurant around the corner when we requested a great place to eat. Her home is quite personal---not like the many cheap and ubiquitous ikea-decor airbnb's that I have stayed that give off the same vibes anywhere in the world . Dishes et. al felt like I was in an upscale Oslo home. Her place is cozy and exudes of vibe of old elegance with all the modern amenities of the day. We felt blessed to stay at Irene's home.