At 30, I became friends with my 78 year-old Airbnb host. She's taught me key life lessons that help me feel less anxious about the world.

Vaishali Gauba sits with her husband and two Airbnb hosts, Judy and Evan.

Courtesy of Vaishali Gauba

• My husband and I met Judy and Evan after booking their adorably blue Airbnb home in Ontario.
• What we thought would be a typical Airbnb stay has blossomed into a long-lasting friendship.
• They've taught us that we can build a family away from home and not to take life too seriously.

Imagine entering a beautiful, suburban home where everything is blue. From the rugs to the teapots to the dishes...