I had booked this room in the hope of finding a quiet, safe, comfortable room for my stay in New Plymouth. However this was not to be!
On the first night I was there, Raj came home with his flatmate and friends after 12.30am after being out on the town. They stayed up for the next few hours (my room was next to the lounge) and I was unable to sleep for that time due to hearing talking, laughter and the tv. I was not given any warning or indication that this was going to happen, and when I expressed my concern about the noise, and not wanting to join the party, there were no apologies given. Even the next day Raj did not seem to understand the perspective that I was paying to rent the room and would not have stayed there if I had known this was the norm. No apology, no remorse, and no understanding that not everyone is happy with late night socialising and noise.
On the plus side, the house was spacious, the room and bed was comfortable and the shower was excellent.
Definitely not a good match for me, and I would not have booked it if I had known what was in store.