My roommate and I needed a place to stay for Hot Rhythm Holiday, a 3-day swing dance workshop in Austin. Though I hadn't used Airbnb before, my frugal nature led me to give it a shot — and I'm glad I did!
Tony made the whole process very simple, and his home was a very inviting and comfortable place to stay for our trip. He was kind enough to let us make use of his fridge and part of his counter top to store food we had brought for our trip, and his kitchen was well-stocked with plates, utensils, pans, etc., anything you would need to prepare food and clean up afterwards. The bathroom was tidy and clean, and he provided us with towels, washcloths and basic toiletries. He has a binder in the bedroom with information about the house and a lot of recommendations for things nearby, which is really handy! The tidiness and orderliness of the bedroom was also much appreciated, especially when we first arrived at 2am, exhausted after a long drive! All in all, it really felt like a home away from home. I feel his listing is an incredible value for the price!
While we didn't get a chance to meet with Tony much (we were generally only home to sleep and shower), he was very pleasant in the time we did get to speak with him, and was very welcoming. At one point in our trip, my roommate accidentally pulled apart the stopper that changes flow in the tub from the faucet to the shower head, and by the time he informed me, we were already in the rush of our crammed schedule that day; unfortunately, I found myself without enough time between classes to get to my bag, grab my phone and message Tony. Despite this, when we got home that night, the stopper mechanism had been repaired and shower function was returned to the shower. Huzzah! Truly, an amazing host.
Tony was also great at communicating before, during and after our trip. I feel like a bit of a heel for not being as good about messaging back in return, but that's something I can work on now that I've got a better grasp on the whole Airbnb concept.
Honestly, I feel like Tony has set a very high bar for my idea of what to expect out of an Airbnb experience because of the excellent stay he provided us. Whether you're a first-timer like me, or a seasoned Airbnb'er, I think you'll be very pleased with Troy's home and hospitality!