Fred was a wonderful host. He even made breakfast for me one day! He also knows a lot about places to see around this area if you are looking for recommendations. If you are traveling on a budget, this is the perfect place. I did not care about the room being in the basement because I was usually outside. But if you are claustrophobic, this may not be for you as the basement feels tight/small and it's dark when you come in. The place is also noisy but I am a deep sleeper so I did not have problems with the noises in the ceiling or by the other two people staying in the basement. All in all, I liked my stay there and would recommend the place for its affordability and the host :)