What a fantastic first AirBnB experience! Artemis was a gracious host, very tidy, and very hospitable.

I was initially a little skeptical about staying in a stranger's home, though not as much out of fear for my safety. Services like these wouldn't be active if they didn't maintain certain standards of safety and security. My true reservation came from wondering how compatible and smooth the guest/host relationship would be. I was raised to be very respectful and unassuming about other peoples' space. In turn, it's difficult for me to feel at home in the space of a complete stranger. This fear was put to rest by her forthright nature, welcoming presence, and natural allowance for personal space.

Once I arrived it was obvious I had made the right choice in where to stay. Her apartment is beautiful, and it's given me ideas for how to decorate my own space! Functional, elegant, but not dull. The bedroom felt like a well furnished and maintained hotel room. The bathroom was clean, and the shower head didn't lack in water pressure (one of my biggest pet peeves, admittedly). The common space has lots of plants -- both unobtrusive and not dirtying of the space.

She's also very down-to-earth, worldly & cultured, and intelligent. We had much in common to talk about, and I get the impression she can do that with pretty much anyone. She provided great conversation while still facilitating the freedom to have as much privacy as one could request. It felt as if I was speaking with a good friend.

In my eyes, Artemis has set the bar of excellence for this service. I hope any future AirBnB hosts of mine provide the same experience as she did.

Thanks, Artemis!