Although I never got to meet Laurie in person, setting up our stay was incredibly easy and she was fast at communicating throughout the stay. My parents stayed at her apartment and felt absolutely welcomed, as Laurie went above and beyond in providing everything from a map of her neighborhood to snacks and travel toiletries. Her apartment was incredibly clean and the location is great. Many restaurants, shopping centers, cafes, and grocery stores are within walking distance. My only complaint would be that her wifi was not functioning when my parents arrived. While she did provide access to an ethernet cord, which was great for our laptop, the connection did not allow internet access from our phones or iPads.