Staying with Laurie was one of the best Airbnb experience we ever had! Not like other Airbnb host that you will never meet, the room that is perfectly organized which made you feel like a hotel room, Laurie is there for you, she talks to you, we shared our stories, opinions, laughed together, listened to the presidential debates together, it all makes us feel like visiting a family relative in NYC rather than staying thousands miles away from home knowing nothing and no one; the house is spacious, artistic, Laurie put all her stuff in the house(without segregation to the guests) without putting extra effort to make them look good or fancy but you can easily feel the artistic yet homy atmosphere, the moment you walk into the door you will feel like I'm home, again!Not mentioning the unlimited juice, yoghurt and cream cheese(with scallions! Perfect match with bagels, Yummy! Laurie will always think that you put too less cheesy on the bagel, do put as much as possible, American way! ;) ) available to you.
I think Laurie is the best representative of what the best Airbnb can bring about: share, trust, good taste and human!