Sandra hosted both my parents and in-laws (not at the same time, thank god) in her wonderful apartment over the course of four weeks in November/December 2020 after the birth of my son.
The apartment itself was beautiful, and perfectly located not just near my apartment but close to Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, independent local grocery stores (all helpful for making use of the kitchen) and the park. Had it been a time when we were more inclined to go out, that would have been easy too — all the restaurants on DeKalb and Fulton were a close walk away.
But even beyond the apartment this was a perfect Airbnb thanks to Sandra's warm hospitality. In the midst of a resurgent pandemic, it was a stressful moment both to have a newborn and to be welcoming relatives to the city, but Sandra was incredibly flexible, patient, and safe. When the baby arrived a few days early, she was easy to reach and happy to change our reservation, and met both me, and then, later, my in-laws at the apartment to ensure that we had everything we needed. The apartment was spotlessly and safely cleaned, both before the arrival of my in-laws and then in the interim before my parents moved in, and Sandra made herself available for quick responses to any questions or concerns, of which we had very few. I expect we'll be making use of the Airbnb again when family wants to come visit the grandkid!