Although I travel quite a bit, this was my first time using Airbnb. I thought the required Airbnb verification process was tedious but after meeting Chris, our host, and seeing the house rental, it was all worth it. Chris is a wonderful host. His thoughtfulness is apparent from the start with the airport pick up (by Natasha who is great) and continues throughout the stay. He even provides a cell phone for direct contact during your stay. He was very responsive and really made us feel at home. The house was like an oasis in a busy city with quick Uber/cab pickup and several very good restaurants within walking distance (e.g., NU (health food restaurant with great breakfast), Shego (Turkish) and Gold (traditional African). The home is spacious and the outdoor space in the backyard is beautiful. All in all, the rental is even better in person than in the pictures. I highly recommend renting from Chris and would do it again in a heart beat.