This was the first time that I stayed in an Airbnb location where the owner of the property was concurrently residing on the property during my stay. Any advance trepidation I may have had about this arrangement was quickly allayed upon my arrival, thanks to the warm and congenial welcome I received from Sebastian, and the way in which the stay was arranged. The fantastic layout of the property allows options both for privacy and for interaction in and access to the common living areas; during my stay, I enjoyed and took advantage of both. This included a shared dinner the first evening; a full day working peacefully on a project on my computer in the common living area; three extended days doing only work/conference activities away from the flat after which I came back to the flat to rest quietly; and an open and flexible invitation to join in an event Sebastian was hosting one night during that week (which I attended enjoyed thoroughly). I was especially impressed and reassured by Sebastian's clear and timely communication throughout my stay. I also found him to be a lively and sensitive conversationalist when we found opportunity to talk. He anticipated and honored my needs as a guest from beginning to end, while also respecting my privacy; this was a balance he struck with a finesse clearly born of his extensive experience serving as an Airbnb host. The flat is spotlessly clean and exactly as described in the listing. Excellent and quiet location, yet also near amenities and a few steps from a tube stop. It was a short walk to City University of London, where my conference was being held. I cannot imagine better. Despite my busy schedule and the fact that this was primarily a working trip, it turned quite pleasantly into an especially enjoyable working trip and a miniature vacation thanks to Sebastian and his hospitality. Thank you, Sebastian!