Our hosts, Bob and Karen, were very friendly, and my husband and I loved chatting with them. When we arrived, they gave us a tour of the space, and also recommendations of where to get coffee and eat. Wanting an authentic experience, I appreciate that they told us where they like to go, and didn't push us towards the "touristy" spots.

You can really tell that Bob and Karen have thought about how to make their unique space homey and interactive. We didn't get to play ping-pong, but we watched a little TV and played a few records.

I appreciate that there were homemade treats like granola, yogurt, and jam (to go with a croissant) left for us, too. It's always nice when people share things that they have made themselves.