My stay at Helen's was everything you'd want for a first jaunt in a city. Helen is super welcoming, absolutely on top of communications, and even took time out of a precious weekend to show me around Manchester -- with commentary and cake! The room is lovely & simply furnished, and the flat is ideally placed for quick access to the city center (a straight line and a right away; 15 minutes at a flâneur's pace). This was my first Airbnb experience, so I have little comparison, but can safely say Helen's readiness to share her extensive knowledge of Manchester, her bookshelves, and her exquisite taste in TV programs (!) could only have exceeded expectations. I had a great time.