We did not meet the host, but the room and house was very comfortable. It was very clean. We didn't use the kitchen, but it was large and well-equipped. We had a slight issue with the room door lock, and Vicky was quick to remedy this problem with a new key. Wifi works well in the living/dining room area. The neighborhood was very walkable and had a convenient small grocery store on one corner and bakery on the other corner.