Vera's place is clean, comfortable and tastefully decorated. Despite truly being off-the-grid, it offers all the conveniences of a modern home -- electricity, running hot and cold water (clean enough to drink, despite a distinct sulfuric smell), TV and Internet (although WiFi quality is marginal at times). The only thing that is missing is a microwave, which is understandable, considering that the only sources of electricity in the house are wind and solar.
You can tell Vera took great care in appointing the space: the furniture is comfortable, the layout is airy and practical and the space is filled with lots of artistic touches. Despite it being only a one-bedroom home, it is large enough to have both the feel of a beach cabana (with a hammock strewn right across the living room) and of a ski lodge (with a wood burning stove, also in the living room). Very cool space overall!
In addition to offering us her house, Vera also offered us her advice and very real help in getting familiar with the area, and we could tell that her desire to help was sincere. Truly a 5-star experience!