It was exactly like the pictures. Maxim was a wonderful host who went above and beyond.
He had put some maps of the city near the entrance highlighting the places worth visiting. He also had some discount codes for the nearby restaurants. There was a key to my room too so I felt confident leaving my stuff behind as I went out to explore the city.
On my check-out day, he was also kind enough to keep my luggage inside the house until 5 pm so that I didn't have to drag it along with me while I go around.
Overall, he was a great host and made extra efforts to keep your stay as convenient and relaxing as it can be.