An academic program brought me to Boston for 5 nights. This was my first time in Boston and my first experience with airbnb; both of them were fabulous!

My bed was comfortable, the sheets were warm (it was heading into winter when I stayed) and the environment was charming and welcoming. (Oh, I should also mention clean. It was CLEAN!!) Being a little geeky and internet-addicted, the WiFi in the house was a welcome perk.

The communication with Michelle was PERFECT -- never too much never too little information. She provided excellent directions on how to take public transportation from the airport ( it was easy peas-y) and met me at the train station. She's a native Bostonian and a delightful conversationalist. As we walked to her home, she pointed out local points of interest that also served as visual points of reference, when I returned to the train station on my own the next morning. She provided maps and public transportation info, answered questions and offered (really good) suggestions of things to do outside of my class time: she effectively set me up to experience her city independently. (Yay!)

That she woke up and made coffee and offered me homemade baked goods and delicious granola every morning was over-the-top graciousness. (My classmates were completely jealous of my housing situation)

Should I ever find myself back in Boston, I hope I'm able to stay with Michelle again. She's a natural host and her home was perfect for me.