The time that I spent at the Durán home was simply marvelous! The great hospitality started even before I arrived: when I had informed Christian that I would be arriving on the train, he immediately offered to pick me up from train station and I couldn't have appreciated that more. Upon arriving at their home I was promptly extended the warmest welcoming I've ever had: Christian and his mother Heidi showed me around the house, offered me drinks and food, and showed me to my room. Salvador, Christian's father, however, went beyond out of his way to not only make me feel welcomed in his home, but also to guide me around the city and show me exactly how to get to wherever I needed. He also took me to go rent my car and drop it off (and waited for me both times). All three of them were very solicitous, but they never overstepped their boundaries nor did they make me feel smothered.

If you're looking for a place where you'll feel like family and not just a guest in a hotel, this is the right place for you. This was my first time using Airbnb and I was very apprehensive at first, but the Duráns made me feel very comfortable.

P.S. Mr. Durán makes the best pineapple smoothy around!