Please read this review in its entirety. I'll start with the good - You can tell from the start that Ernesto is a kind, charming man. He's generous with his time, his food and his humor. The view from the deck is incredible. The bed is very comfortable. The bathroom comes stocked with high quality toiletries. And most impressively, the unit is very clean and comes with ample fresh towels and sheets.
Now - the bad. The noise. The bedroom is situated directly under the kitchen. Ernesto is an early riser (5:15-6am) and the boards squeak. Compound that with the pitter patter of the dogs' nails running back and forth as well as the heater that clunks on the other side of the bedroom wall makes for a frustrating morning. I bought earplugs for the remainder of my 8 nights, but even with that and a sound machine, I was kept awake in the mornings. For the record, I brought this up with Ernesto. He took it with sincere concern, however, the noise level didn't improve much. Also for the record, I'm not a light sleeper, and this experience was a new one for me.
Also, and I find this listing to be misleading - be aware that you are renting a small unit with low ceilings below the main house. The first dozen pictures in the listing ARE NOT THE UNIT YOU ARE RENTING. Ernesto is very welcoming and suggests you use the kitchen, however, it's his house and his kitchen which, during a pandemic, just doesn't seem like a good idea.
In the end, if you're looking for a good value for a spotless private room and bathroom in a cool neighborhood and can sleep through anything, then definitely consider Ernesto's.