It is definitely a cool haven in the hot summer, in a hot tourist town. It is about 10 minutes walk from the train station, or shorter if you walk faster, and the historic town is within easy walking distance. We enjoyed the luxury to return "home" to escape the scorching sun, to take a nap and to refresh in the middle of the day, then headed out to enjoy the activities with renewed energy. The host's mom took care of our early check in, which they kindly accommodated. They also kept my earlier request on mind when it was time to act. Highly recommend to free spirit travelers seeking a place to take it easy.