We stayed for two weeks starting with torrential rains, then the cyclone of the century, Gabrielle with very strong winds, flooding rain, and felt safe in our location. The neighborhood was safe and folks were friendly and helpful. Good restaurants and cafes. Lovely views out the back. Easy walking to everything we needed. When asked, Monica provided us with emergency information. She agreed to let us stay an additional night due to the cyclone and our bus cancelation. We would stay again.