Mert is a truly pleasant host. He'd do his best to make you feel right at home. He will make sure you are all set (for your exploring this foreign country that is) before he sets you free and be on your own. He tries his beat to answer your every query and when has free time, would try to meet up with you.
[Twas a shame we didn't get to spend more time together even during the parties/events that we were already attending at the same time. Would've been nice to be with a friend.]
If you're not up to walking a few hundred meters to and from the main (transport) road, or you mind walking an inclined path, or you don't think you could handle seagulls in chorus every morning, or you require a very big space in the bedroom or bathroom, or you want to be literally minutes or walking distance from the touristy spots, this might not be the place for you. Otherwise, if you want laid-back, a modest and comfortable bed, healthy muesli and milk with grated chocolates in the morning (haha), a friendly host, and a quiet and unpacked (with tourists that is) neighborhood, then Mert's place is a good option.
See you when you visit Manila, Mert. All the best and keep in touch!