Calvin was a great host, very accommodating and forgiving for this first-time Airbnb-er! My travel plans came together pretty much as they happened, so I wasn't sure the time of day that I would be checking in/out, but it wasn't a problem at all.

When I first arrived, he was polite and showed me the space and my room so that I could settle in. There wasn't any pressure to talk much which was nice because I was tired from travelling, but we did get to talk later about my studies on the East Coast, and even bonded over an interest in GNU/Linux. It was a very comfortable space to be in.

The listing was accurate and I loved the room. The place is undergoing some construction, but it hardly felt lacking. I actually found it added to the charm; it was the perfect combination of spacious, minimal, clean, and also homey. I couldn't have asked for a better fit for myself! I was worried about privacy before getting there but the room was fine, not bordering any common room or bedroom, just the stairs to the first floor. Huge bathtub was also a major plus (though the walls of the bathroom didn't reach the high ceilings, it was hardly an issue).

Communication was great both before, during, and even after my stay (I left a hat behind). He offered suggestions for my vegetarian friend, as well as a bike rental place when we wanted to do a bit of shopping and sightseeing (though it turned out the place had moved further away, it was still super convenient and we took full advantage of it). All in all, fantastic host for a fantastic room!