This was my first airbnb experience, and due to Mermolina’s hospitality, it won’t be my last. The house, room and bathroom were clean; she provided soap, towels and shampoo. The house is safe and quiet in an interesting residential neighborhood close to the airport, beaches, and tourist and local restaurants. I arrived long before check-in time, left my stuff in her house, and sat in her shady backyard among palms and greenery, before venturing to the bustle of the main road about 3 blocks away. Mermolina was sensitive to my needs for privacy and conversation. She and her husband had different and very interesting backgrounds that I enjoyed learning about, but they made me feel comfortable either sitting and talking with them or going off on my own. They had one other international guest at the time, who was also very interesting to talk to. I had to leave at 4:30 a.m. to catch a plane, but I would have enjoyed staying through the morning. I sent her questions before and after making the reservations and she always answered immediately and thoroughly. I appreciated their honesty and sensitivity as hosts--their abilities to be personable and businesslike at the same time.