I enjoyed my stay at Karen's place. The communication before my arrival was good. Even though I did not get to meet her during my stay she had someone meet me when I got there to hand me the keys and ensure I got settled. The room is just as it looks in the picture, it's in the basement of the house, private with it's own bathroom and a separate entrance. There is public transportation close by and there's a park across the street if that matters to you. Overall a good experience, thanks Karen!