My boyfriend and I had a lovely time at Manuela's place. For the price, you could get rooms in the city center but you won't have a kind family hosting you. I also enjoyed having their cute pets around, the wonderful breakfast in the garden, and the interesting books on the shelves. All these make up for the tricky shower temperature control (it's usually either scalding hot or freezing), and the 30-minute commute to the city center. I was looking for a less touristy experience and I got it.