My experience with Alex & Elmira couldn't have been better. My mom flew to Ireland for her best friends wedding. They haven't seen each other in ten years! And with all the excitement on getting to the wedding she overlooked her layover/trip back. When she told me she was going to have a layover in London from 9:30pm to 1:30pm the next day we knew she needed somewhere to sleep overnight but she was already on her way. I decided I would try and contact a Airbnb host for her because I have had so many wonderful experiences, but was a bit nervous. I wasn't sure if a host would be ok with that, and was also nervous for my moms first Airbnb experience. Well, turns out there was no need to be nervous at all.
When I contacted Alex & Elmira and explained the situation they were so comforting and happily reassured me they would be excited to host my mum, and look after her while she was in London. This meant the world to me. My mom spent the past ten years of her life dedicated to taking care of my Grandmother until she passed. I so wanted to take this trip but couldn't get work off. I finally know what it feels like to worry while your loved one travels. My mom is all I have. Knowing she would be safe, and comfortable in a big strange city was such a relief to me.
Alex & Elmira stayed in touch with me the whole time. Even letting me know she arrived safely. Words can't express the gratitude I feel for their generosity & heartwarming hospitality.
I hope someday we can come back and stay together with them and explore London!
Mum said they are a lovely couple and made her stop over comfortable and warm.
From the bottom of my heart, I can't thank them enough!