Solvita and Claus are very communicative and very hospitable and make sure everything is in order without fuss or drama. They communicate very quickly and clearly. Theirs is a large detached house, standing in its own grounds four or five km from Old Riga and Riga centre. The flat I stayed in was light and warm without ever getting too hot or stuffy, even on the warmer days. The accommodation is simple and straightforward and has all the basics. The bed is just the right firmness for my back, and I slept through every night. The family and other guests are distributed around the house and all appear to treat it very much as their own home: there's no noise at night, and a feeling of security and harmony about the place. The family own two largeish dogs, who will want to get to know you as soon as you arrive and will look hopefully at you for some attention whenever you meet, but are both very gentle and well-behaved. From the house it will take you 40 or 50 minutes to walk into the centre, but the number 8 bus goes from just outside the house, so you don't have to walk if you'd rather ride. If you want to take trips out, then the number 8 bus goes right to the central railway station, while Zasulauks suburban railway station is an 18-20 minutes walk away and will get you to Jurmala. I was thoroughly happy there for ten days, and miss Riga now I'm home.