While we never got a chance to meet our host, we had an easy checkin and check out process. The room is as it appears and the windows peer out at a wall, not into the garden courtyard.
I'd recommend this placefor a single traveler or a couple who knows how to pack lightly. Carrying our suitcaseup 4 flights of stairs was rough- I'm glad we only had one!
The place is located within an 15 minute or so walk to the train, which was perfect for our travel needs.