Ruth was a very gracious and helpful host. Prior to arrival she was very responsive to various questions regarding the area and surrounding options and recommendations. When we would return from a day out they were VERY helpful with our lack of parking protocol. Centrally located for us to experience Ghent by foot (it is a bit of a walk to central old town), and day trips to Bruges, Waterloo, catching the Tour de France, Antwerp and onto Brussels. Great daily breakfast at our convenience. Their home is a work in progress and what fun to see what they have done, are doing and plan to do. Both Ruth and Etienne are creative artist in their own right and it was wonderful to see this expressed in their home. Our room and private bath were very spacious, well appointed and more than met our needs. Our only challenge was some pesty mosquitoes as I like to leave the windows open for fresh air. I shared this with Ruth and Etienne as we were leaving. They appreciated our feedback and would look into addressing the issue. Delightful family. Delightful experience. Highly recommend.