Masoud was a fantastic host and the studio is a perfect home away from home. The neighbourhood is generally quiet and unassuming. There are a smattering of shops that are perfectly appointed: the Archie Rose distillery which makes its own gin, a wonderful pizza place, a pastry shop and lovely cafe for brunch. It is a very convenient location - it is 20 mins from the domestic terminal in a taxi and costs about the same as the train to Green Square station. It is also quite close to the centre of town so you can have the best of both worlds.

The studio itself has all the creature comforts you would need decorated with lovely pieces of art. Masoud lives above the studio in a gorgeous converted warehouse and is fast and efficient with communication - he was always available to respond to any questions I had. If you are very nice and lucky, he may invite you upstairs for a drink!

For those that travel a lot and spend lots of time in airbnb places this is one to keep coming back to.