Gruff was flexible with the check-in time. He provided us with a selection of food to get us started, which was fabulous after a long flight. The house was exactly as described...no hidden surprises! We were a group of 4 adults and 2 children and the house fit our needs. Conveniently located to public transit, playgrounds, grocery stores and restaurants. The trains & planes can be heard but after the first day or two they simply became background noise that wasn't bothersome.