I had a great two-night stay. Several things were important for this stay and Tami's place delivered on all three. (1) I wanted to be able to work from there one day. A generously sized desk and decent wireless made that possible ... and comfortable. (2) I wanted to bring my dog. It's one thing to say you'll allow pets; it's another to show that you love having them there. We felt very welcomed--and the great fenced-in yard was good for smelling and exploring. (3) I wanted to be close to where I needed to be--in this case, Beverly Hills. Tami's home is in a gorgeous neighborhood and is very walkable to Beverly Hills. One evening, I strapped on my Fitbit and made the slightly longer journey to West Hollywood. It was a great mix of proximity and quiet.
I think the best part about Airbnb is meeting new people. I think it's nice to stay with a friendly host who knows how to balance "nice" with "over-present." Tami was lovely, accommodating, and responsive, but also respected my personal space and time. Just right.