Alison is so gracious, she creates a new category of excellence in being an Airbnb host. Her home was spotless, she provided a welcome basket of treats, she sent me tips for local shopping and restaurants, and she was immediately responsive to all inquiries. While that can be categorized as standard five-star hosting, Alison went beyond that. For example, a few days before our trip, I asked Alison how many TVs were in the house and she answered two. I replied that I was traveling with teenage boys, and two TVs would be perfect for them, and I would bring my iPad if I wanted some separate screen time. Within minutes, Alison wrote back that arranged for a third TV to be delivered to the house. That was wholly unnecessary, but so welcome. She also pre-heated the pool for a day before our arrival, so that our kids could jump right in as soon as we arrived. These insightful touches make her an extraordinary host, and anyone would be a happy guest at her home.