The host was out of town during our stay, but we maintained contact via email/texting, and she was very responsive to all questions and concerns we had. You can tell she's been hosting for a long time as the house has been set up to have everything we could possibly need. We felt very welcome and had a very pleasant stay. The house was very clean and felt cozy. We were offered more amenities than we could use. Kitchen is fully equipped and contains a diverse array of condiments and seasonings. The kitties are cuddly (and maybe sometimes a bit too cuddly). Far superior experience to staying in a hotel at half the price. This was my first time using Airbnb, and I'll definitely won't be returning to using hotels in the future.