I have used Airbnb a few times, usually to find a cheap place but this time I decided to treat my wife. I'm glad I did. Annette is the penultimate host. Her assistant Lauren is also great. She gave us the best places in town, the best sights, the best restaurants, the best parks and mountain rides. She invited us to join her for dinner and we were treated to the most spectacular conversation I have ever had. She told us about the history of the house (apparently, numerous presidents have stayed at the house and were entertained here in the early days), her family (which sound like they come out of some Wes Anderson epic), her life (she is amazing) and our lives. She is warm, inviting and dynamic. Now to the house. Where do I begin? The flat is on the top floor of a turn of the century mansion in the Beaux Art style (Annette told us was featured on the Home and Garden Network) is a stunner if I've ever seen one. It's in an amazing neighborhood with great access to downtown Denver and two of the most charming shopping districts I've ever visited. The bed was extremely comfortable and my wife was entirely blown away by the mountain views and the gracious provisions in the flat. The decor is totally understated and whimsical -- low key enough for a man and detail oriented enough to make my wife swoon. I was a little nervous about her dogs -- I don't have any and I've always been a little weary, but they are the nicest dogs I've ever met. The yard is HUGE. Maybe an acre in the city. We enjoyed exploring the grounds -- we especially liked the bench where the pumpkin patch was and the tomatoes Annette shared with us from her garden. There were so many spots for romantic moments, it really was just what we needed. Oh -- Also, the garden and the food. Annette's kids are prize winning cooks. The conversation was like something out of an amazing movie but dinner was something I would have expected from a four star restaurant. Her daughter was over and brought some sauces and salads and fish and cakes for dessert. It was delicious. The fish was perfectly cooked with a sauce that was beyond excellent as was everything else. We were both overwhelmed by the whole experience. We don't have kids and even though Annette's kids are all grown up, my wife and I want to have them now because she and her family are just so kind and gracious, so welcoming and wonderful. Their house feels just the same way -- beautiful, full of love and history. I would recommend this to any and everyone with the highest recommendation. I have never enjoyed a stay, a host or a visit more and I think my wife would echo this entirely. Annette, thank you so much. What a wonderful experience.