Edwin de Vega is very personable and obliging, and his house is in a very central location, ideal for both sightseeing and socialising. The room itself was spotless, and facilities included a DVD player and a small library of DVDs. The shared bathroom was also clean.

Earplugs were offered because of the general street noise. I'm a heavy sleeper so I was content to manage without them but noise was an occasional nuisance. Still, it's not like having a disco or rock band under your bedroom, which has been an experience of mine, and it's tolerable unless you're a light sleeper.