My husband and I did not get a chance to meet Laura or her husband, but they had wonderful communication with us the entire time we were there. The apartment is roomy and has a private entrance. The kitchen is large, fully stocked and would be easy to make your own meals! My husband and I drove up the street a little bit and found a cute area with a lot of restaurants. We had a great dinner and stopped at the grocery store nearby to grab a bottle of wine. We had a nice time in the apartment drinking wine and playing games together. My only complaint would be that the walls are a little thin. We had a great stay though!