Our experience staying at Paula’s was exactly as advertised. There was the perfect balance of having your own privacy but also knowing she could be easily contacted if you needed assistance. She was friendly and approachable, but there was no feeling of obligation to socialise - my partner and I are extroverts so appreciated having a chat, but even if you’re an introvert that would prefer to keep to yourself (or are just very busy) you won’t have any issues. You can tell Paula is a very experienced host because you’re provided with all the information you need prior to checking in, and the instructions are very detailed and straightforward. The flexibility of being able to let yourself in even if she’s out was really useful, and made it a lot less stressful (because we definitely arrived later than we intended to!) My partner and I were attending a wedding, and as there’s not really a place to set up in front of a mirror to get ready, I thought I’d share this tip of the work around I used: if you put the small portable mirror on the table and sit facing the window, you have plenty of bench space and perfect natural light - I found it worked really well. That’s another thing, opening the curtains fills the space with natural light and a wonderful view of the vibrant garden. Although Frannie (Paula’s dog) can bark a bit when you arrive, she is very well behaved (my partner loves dogs but I get anxious when they get up in my personal space/jump) and there’s no trace of her in the flat, so you don’t have to worry if you’re not a dog person. Overall, everything went smoothly which made for a stress-free stay, allowing us to enjoy our weekend. 10/10 would recommend!