It's hard to add to all the positives that have already been said about the hospitality of James and his family, but I will try. As my first solo international trip, the space that James has carved out on the
third floor of his home was exactly the type of tidy and elegant room I needed to feel like I was lifted above the city. Possibly other travelers may want to feel that their temporary home is more private,
but for this journey especially, it was comforting to feel slightly anchored and *seen* by passing through the home on my way up to the room. The few steps from the room to the WC added, for me, a touch of texture and depth that would be missing if all the rooms were internally connected. Not as a point of criticism but just as a note for future guests: I felt perfectly comfortable and private walking
from the shower to the room (less than a 10 foot walk) in a towel, but others might want to bring a robe. If you are looking for a minimalist space that feels inviting and open enough to fill it with
mornings of light and reading before heading out into the day, then I hope this room gives you the kind of calm that it gave me.