Based on other reviews, I knew I was going to get a great host. Rose still managed to exceed my expectations. As I was traveling by bus, she offered to pick me up so I didn't have to lug my suitcase up the hill she lives on. There are some stairs to climb from the main part of town to her place, but it just gets the blood pumping! After tooling around town, I loved staying in her quiet little retreat. There were so many thoughtful touches in my room. Every time I had a thought of something I might need (or even needs I didn't know I had), there it was. Rose and her pup are just the sweetest as well. Hope to come back again and again!