My first airbnb experience and it was amazing. Perfect location essentially on the boardwalk. Great place too. I said it looks like a hipster coffee shop (in a good way!). Lots of cool decorations etc that give it a charm a hotel could never match.

The best part though was the cat. Foxy seems completely oblivious to a stranger being in the house. Probably used to it by now. And other than putting food in the dish and periodically opening the front door to let her in/out, she's entirely self-sufficient. So what you're left with is Foxy treating you like you've always been there. She kept hopping up and chilling next to me while I was using my laptop for example - or just randomly strutting by looking for affection when I had forgotten she was there.

I guess in typed words that doesn't seem like such a big deal - but if you're used to traveling alone and staying in impersonal hotels, it was indescribably awesome.

On the downside: parking is a big problem if you're wanting to come and go at peak times. I'd advise just finding a place and leaving it there. And people walking by on the street being loud carries into the apartment, so don't expect peace and quiet at all hours. Both of these should probably be expected though, given the location.