Jean-Philippe and Xuong were dream hosts, the kind I always hope for whenever choosing an Airbnb listin I was fresh off the plane (after more than 11 hours flying) and exhausted. Luckily, they provided me with VERY detailed instructions on how to find their apartment so I had no problems and was able to get there quickly from the airport.

I am a firm believer of the power of first impressions, so I was pleased to see a smiling, friendly face when the front door opened. Xuong welcomed me very warmly and put my suitcase in my room, directed me towards the really comfortable sofa, and brought me a cold glass of iced tea. The best! Jean-Philippe then introduced himself and played me a video of Geneva with all of its must-see areas. He even gave me a map of the city (penciled in were his recommended cafés, parks, and other attractions). Also included were headphones and an audio guide to navigating Geneva. They have thought of everything!

On my last day, I wanted to do some sightseeing but did not want to carry my luggage everywhere with me. Jean-Philippe let me keep my bags at the apartment until 4:00 pm! He also called me a taxi (seeing as how my phone didn't work to call Swiss numbers) and helped me with my bag downstairs. Another lifesaver: Jean-Philippe had a spare adaptor that he let me borrow during my stay. I would have had to buy one if he hadn't had one already, and everyone knows how expensive things are in Geneva. (hint: Switzerland may not be on your "world-inclusive adaptor". Mine wasn't.)

Overall, a wonderful and warm experience. The bedroom is lovely and the hosts are genuinely kind people.