For $40/night I can't complain. The only really bad thing about staying here is that the windows kept being opened in the common areas and it was wintertime so it was super cold (like 45 degrees) in the house. I noticed the central heating was on even though the windows were open, which seemed wasteful and bad for the environment. When I closed the window in the bathroom, someone else kept opening it. I had to stay in the bedroom next to the space heater to stay warm. It was too cold and rainy to use the pool. If you stay here in the summer I think you will have a better experience than we did. The common areas were very cluttered and not the cleanest, and the bathroom is shared with many other people so several times it was occupied when we needed to use it. The bed is foam but it is a thin layer of foam over a wooden platform; it was ok, I guess. During our stay, Steve and another lady who never introduced herself (maybe another guest or a long-term tenant?) told us not to use certain dishes in the kitchen; I was never really clear as to which ones we were supposed to use so it was somewhat awkward (also difficult because of the language barrier, I think). Steve was very friendly and seemed to ask a lot of questions about us, such as why we had two cars. I didn't really like having to explain that we both live in the LA area and that I am between apartments due to a two-month overseas trip. My partner perceived Steve as nosy but I didn't mind his questions. He was nice, and tried to make us comfortable, allowing us space in the fridge to store our leftover take-out. Overall, there were no major issues other than the cold temperature. If you stay here don't forget to visit the Hsi Lai Temple, which is within walking distance! It is a beautiful Buddhist temple that has a delicious vegan lunch buffet every day. We had both been there before and so we didn't go during our stay at Steve's, but if you've never been there, check it out. I believe the host family are practicing Buddhists so they might be able to tell you more about it.