Julie and Gary were absolutely amazing and beyond helpful. Before we even arrived they already had us set up with tours and the appropriate lunches, they even helped us navigate the bus system. As soon as I arrived, they were so warm and welcoming and accommodating. They gave us a ride around the city so we could get familiar with where we were staying and even drove us to the tour guide services (which was also EXTREMELY well priced with EXTREMELY good tours and nice people). From the moment we came to the moment we left it felt like we were visiting family friends. Don't get me wrong, they gave us all the privacy needed, but they genuinely cared about our experience and our stay.
PLUS the view is amazing, it is SO close to town (very short walk or $2.50US cab); the farmers market is right there; the view is amazing; there is AC; it is clean; there is laundry; sounds like I could go on forever.
THANKS JULIE AND GARY!