This was our first time visiting Oslo and Maren made the experience all the more enjoyable by allowing us to stay in her beautiful home.

Sadly we never got to meet Maren, but that didn't stop her making sure we had all we needed for a pleasant stay. Maren left the keys in the care of a local business which meant we were able to take our time walking from the train station to Maren's address.

Maren lives close enough to the city centre that it is easily accessible by foot. However, there are plenty of public transportation options within a short distance from her home. The area felt very safe, we walked home from the city late one night, and we had to catch a bus at 03:00 to make our 07:00 flight, and did so without any real concerns.

Maren gave us access to her wifi which was great as it meant we were able to easily keep in touch with family and friends, plan our days, and download apps without worrying about going over our roaming usage allowance. There is a supermarket a short walk from Maren's home so we were able to stock up on supplies and enjoy home cooked meals, especially that all important coffee/tea first thing in the morning!

Maren left maps and details which helped us familiarise ourselves with the locale. She also left contact details of a neighbour should we run into difficulty, although Maren was contactable during our stay.

While we experienced no difficulties while staying in Maren's home, because it is located on the third floor and is only accessible by stairs it would not suit someone with mobility or health issues.

Overall, we had a fantastic stay and would highly recommend Maren as a host. I particularly liked that Maren doesn't have a television, as it was lovely to sit listening to some music, enjoying the view and company. I also liked that she has loads of plants.