Our host was forthcoming in the exchanges that led up to our stay. The neighborhood was nice. The apartment was clean and attractive, with very good appliances. There was a welcome package of edibles and milk when we arrived. As a first time Airbnb user I was nervous and encountered a few issues for which I was not prepared. A couple of times garbage was deposited on our porch by other renters in the building who didn't seem to know the rules about pickup days. When I asked for a late check out, or for help with some other issues I was given a rather tough response by our host who is a bit mercurial in her communication style.