Penelope is a student and I think I arrived at a busy time. I was able to contact her on the way to the house to figure out how to get in (texting is better than calling).

When I arrived, her parents were there shortly after to greet me and give me some tips about the area (e.g. bus routes, places near the neighborhood). My stay was nice, the other guests were all polite and respectful. I never saw Penelope but Mrs. Lopez would drop by the house sometimes just to make sure things were going well and that nothing needed their attention. If anything needed fixing, Mr. Lopez came by the same day and took care of it. I would recommend contacting her parents if you have any questions or concerns during your stay.

It was very nice having the free laundry facilities. The kitchen and bathroom were nice as well. Also, great Wi-Fi!

My only complaint is that there is a rooster or two in the neighborhood that would sometimes wake me up and the neighbor's sensitive car alarm went off every day but that's out of the host's control.

You MUST clean up after yourself promptly or the ants will come! You won't see any as long as you take care of your food and dishes.

I would definitely recommend this place to other travelers. It's an AMAZING price for the location and quality of the house, you won't find anything better if you're a budget traveler who wants their own private room near downtown.