Amy's place was not what we expected. It was above and beyond what we expected. Deserves more than five stars. Easily the best AIrBnB experience on this trip and our favorite of all time. From start to finish, everything was world class.
Amy is a lovely host. She treats you like old friends or even family when you visit. Impeccable directions from the train station. She met us at the flat and gave us a complete rundown concerning the flat, the town and transit. Clear concise and timely communication throughout the visit. She lives and works within minutes of the flat and was always accessible. She is the quintessential Mancunian.
The flat was well equipped and spacious. The two bedroom flat has two full baths one in suit, one in the hallway. Ample snacks and breakfast items were available. We loved the exposed brick walls and tall wide windows that let in ambient light as well as cool breezes. The decor was fantastic. You can really see the host's creative energy come through in every piece - from the Marilyn Monroe statue to the cardboard reindeer (Rudolph) on the wall. The flat is on a busy town street with shops, restaurants and pubs all within walkable distance. We barely noticed any street noise making for a comfortable stay. We were lucky enough to catch the Manchester International Festival on the day we arrived located in the town square. We also visited the John Rylands Library all via walking. Manchester has an unpretentious blue collar town kind of feel - relaxed and laidback which we really enjoyed.
Thanks again for a wonderful experience. I'm sure you'll find the town, flat and host as awesome as we did. If (when) we make it back to Manchester, we'll surely book this place.