Grace is a friendly and responsive host and a pleasure to deal with. The unit itself is well appointed by her with just about everything you will need. Heating and cooling is done by portable units and a fan since there is no HVAC system in the building. I will confirm that sound does travel through the unit since there are gaps in the bedroom walls above the doors as mentioned before, so in that sense the privacy is limited. If you are noise sensitive, you might not enjoy the traffic noise from the busy street in front, especially during rush hours and on weekends. However from the other reviews, the average person seems to not be affected. Great location from which to explore the city, so definitely consider staying here.