I wish I’d known a few things before renting this spot with the full caveat that Helen is a really warm kind person and a great host. It’s a great deal!
1. The location - while close and central to everything which makes it great for meetings, it’s quite remote. Expect to take a $5 Uber ride just to get to the bottom of the street.
2. I feel that it could’ve been more clearly explained how many guests I’d be sharing a house with. I was under the impression that it would just be me staying with Helen but during my stay there were 3 other guests in rooms right next to mine. Depending on your comfort level, this can be kind of scary because you are sharing a place with multiple near strangers.
3. Maintenance - the window in my room didn’t close and my room was freezing cold. (I did tell Helen and she provided extra blankets but it was still quite cold.) The house itself is old and full of antiques and at night, it can feel spooky as sometimes there are random wigs and objects around.