Although not unclean, the room was ever so slightly shabby; but just about presentable . . although it was very basic and sparse (no cupboard/wardrobe/shelf for clothes, etc; just a clothes-rack).
For 2 days prior to my arrival, I was waiting for a response from the host regarding my proposed arrival-time . . there was no response. I ended-up having to call her (by phone) 30-minutes before I was due to arrive . . luckily, she was at the house, and I was able to proceed there.
All was well until about 9pm, when the heating (radiator) went off. I went to ask the host what was happening . . and, incredibly, she said the heating was on a timer! I asked if she could change/discard the timer . . she said she didn’t know how to do it. Eventually, she must’ve found a way, ‘cos it came back on; but it went back off about an hour later, by which time I was ready for bed (I had an early morning flight from City Airport): so I didn’t bother making a further complaint.
I found it astonishing that any rental property could have timed-heating; as if the host could have any idea when guest(s) would/wouldn’t be in the room! When the heating goes off, does she expect guests to go and find a warm bar/cafe for an hour?
Apart from the above discrepancy, the host was a friendly and welcoming lady.