Joel's place was clean and cozy and had everything we needed for a few nights stay. We contacted Joel really last minute, about two hours prior to arrival which was in the middle of the night, and he was kind enough to not just turn us away, and instead stayed up late to welcome us into his home. The house has a really peaceful energy to it, and the bed was especially comfy. Our only wish would be that the bedroom window has a darker/thicker curtain/blind to it so it would block out more sunlight in the morning...but that's only because i'm especially sensitive to light and we sometimes like to sleep in! Should not be a problem at all for early risers who would actually appreciate the early morning sunlight!! One other wish would also be to have less big furnitures in the bedroom (i.e; cupboard and wardrobe) just to have more space. Again, that's also coz we are two people, and between the both of us, had a lot of stuff and big luggages!! Other than that, the stay was perfect. There was another guest living there, David, and all of us got along wonderfully. We talked and shared and enjoyed each other's company, and for a very short but sweet time, it felt like we were living in some sort of a community. Most hosts we've stayed with were very polite and friendly, but it still felt like it was just because they were playing hosts. Joel didn't just open up his home to us, but also himself and his heart. For us, staying with Joel didn't feel like staying with a host, it felt more like staying with a friend!! So if you're looking to feel truly at home, this is the place for you.