Conveniently located to Taipei's metro line and reasonably priced for a last-minute reservation. Regrettably, our one-night reservation booked not long before our afternoon check-in was concurrent with the worst typhoon to hit Taiwan in 150 years, and so we didn't really explore the neighborhood's offerings.

After an extensive orientation that included reviewing house rules, photographing passports, and explaining local offerings, I showered (nice bathroom) and slept (comfortable bed) until a half-hour before check-out (jetlag and the beginnings of a cold/flu).

The home's story as had been intimated in a few other reviews had been the primary draw: apparently, the sister masterminded the extensive renovation, but she keeps a low profile to the extroverted brother who manages front-of-house operations.

I very much appreciated the brother's graciousness and patience with my force-of-nature, over-the-top mother. I also appreciated the amount of space afforded to two people. Given the circumstances (the storm that shut down Taipei, my traveling companion, and my general discomfort from jetlag and sickness), going the AirBnB route wasn't the wisest decision.

The home is certainly beautiful and unique for Taipei; and in better weather and for those looking for a close-to-home (or in a nearby timezone) getaway, I'm sure that it would serve as a lovely home base from which to explore and enjoy—on a more extended and extensive basis—Beitou.