Our stay with Karen and Christy marked the start of a 6 day road trip from London to Land's End via Edinburgh and Wales. We only found these wonderful hosts on the morning of our stay and a more accommodating and interesting couple would be hard to find. Our room was spacious and immaculate, beautifully presented with very comfortable beds and plenty of hot water for showering. Karen was heading out to a function when we arrived, but we spent a fascinating hour chatting with Christy before heading out for an evening stroll around the city. My friend is a keen cyclist and Christy's willingness to share stories of his own cycling experiences was a highlight of our stay - what an interesting and engaging fellow he is, and very generous with his time and with directions and tips when we headed out for sightseeing. Karen was equally engaging when we chatted late into the night and as a relative newcomer to Airbnb it was very interesting to hear about their experiences as Airbnb hosts. Our continental breakfast was very generous and had the added bonus of an early morning chat with the lovely young man of the house, Master James - a real chip off his parents' block In terms of congeniality. Karen told me of how much fun their children have playing with the many visitors that Airbnb brings to their home, and seeing the fantastic flying fox in their gorgeous backyard made me wish that I was a child again myself!
Karen, Christy and their children are experienced Airbnb'ers and it shows in every aspect of their hospitality- my friend is already planning his return visit to their home when he heads back to Edinburgh on a cycling trip in August.
I thoroughly recommend these wonderful hosts.