For this stay, both my fellow traveler and I were virgins with AirBnB. We really didn't know what to expect.

The value that we received on our stay was amazing. Let's start there. Liz was a most accommodating homeowner and we really enjoyed her company. The bedroom was clean, daintily appointed and comfortable, though the beds were a bit too small for my companion. (He's a bit of a giant.)

My allergies didn't kick in despite the home's friendly creatures (1 dog, 2 cats). We had the last pair of breakfasts that Liz plans on serving, but the dinner that we enjoyed nearby the night before was amazing, so I am sure that a great breakfast is also within walking distance. It was a cozy house, full of people, but we neither saw nor heard from them. It was a quiet respite.

Boarders should take care of one thing. This is an old tri-level house. The bedroom is on the top floor, up a steep flight of stairs and the bath on the main floor. I wouldn't recommend that you stay if you might have trouble navigating staircases.

All in all, it was a great experience and we are grateful to our host for taking care of us newcomers to AirBnB.