Such a lovely lady! Maxine's home completely exceeded my expectations. I had accommodation close to where I would be working for a month cancel at the last minute, and chose Maxine's home because despite being a bit further out from the university (40 min walk or a short bus trip), it looked well-kept and comfortable. Maxine was warm, polite, respectful and kept her home beautifully. She will make you feel welcome and is game for a good chat, but without taking up your time if you need space to yourself. I can't recommend her enough. The location is just a little out of town and very reasonable for public transport, there are multiple bus routes to get you near the octagon and a couple of routes for getting to the university. I would happily stay here again if the opportunity arose