This was my first trip through AirBnb. My experience was so pleasant that I would definitely come back the next time I'm in Colorado.

Aki was an excellent host - incredibly kind, generous, and considerate. Each time I messaged him, he responded back very quickly. He was very warm and welcoming when we first got there. I had my reservations about sharing a space with a host instead of booking a whole house to myself. Aki was perfect - there when we needed him and otherwise not instrusive in the least.

We were a party of four. We had access to two rooms, with a total of 3 beds and 2 couches. There was a restroom available to us downstairs and one with a shower upstairs. Everything we could have needed was stocked - shampoo, body wash, mouthwash, towels, etc. We were also provided with tons of snacks. There was candy in the main room downstairs. We were munching on food while watching a movie on Netflix via Aki's Roku.

Even better, there is a private breakfast nook on the upper level. Aki re-stocked the water, juice, fruits, milk, pastries, and chips every morning. I really felt energized and ready to go because of the healthy and extensive breakfast provided to us. There was such a wonderful variety that we were out to try something new each of the 3 mornings we were there - Raisin Bran and jam on toast one day, Honey Bunches of Oats and marmalade on toast another, etc.

The best thing (other than seeing his dog Kumo's adorable face in the morning) is just how welcome and comfortable he made my parents feel. As somewhat crochety older people, I was worried they would hate the AirBnb experience (arguably a millenial phenomenon) but they had nothing but good things to say about Aki. In the morning, I would wake up to my dad and Aki chatting. By the end of the trip, I felt they were best friends. My dad even asked Aki to contact him if he were to come to our neck of the woods.

I definitely recommend staying with Aki. I would only say this is not for people who do not like dogs (Kumo is very enthusiastic to see people and LOVES attention) or people who don't like stairs, as you take the stairs down to your rooms and you go up the stairs to use the shower.

Another note: The decor is very interesting. There are a lot of Japanese influences as well as many musical references (there's even a karaoke set downstairs!). Definitely see it for yourself!