Pros:

The residence met my basic needs--both the shower and the bed were warm. Steve was kind enough to give me a room larger (6A I think) than the one I requested (6N) free of charge. The house was conveniently located close to shopping centers and restaurants.

Cons:

1) The pictures on the website are cropped in a way hide the dimly lit interior, as well as the countless number of clocks, pens, flashlights, key chains, wristbands (etc.) that line the walls of the living room, main hallway, side hallways, and even the bathroom. Steve apparently has a manufacturing company and literally brings his work home with him. When my friend came to visit, she thought I had booked with a hoarder.

2) Steve did not show up to book me in. This job was taken up by the Chinese caretaker of the house who spoke no English. He lives in an apartment with his family in the house.

3) The lack of English led to a miscommunication. I was given a remote to the front gate. I parked near the mouth of the driveway late one night and was awoken at 5:30 am by another guest because I was blocking his car. There is a 3 car park in the rear of the house that I was never shown. And the remote I was given was the "house" remote, not the personal remote mentioned in the booking description. Steve personally came to explain the parking situation and to provide me with a personal remote after my Chinese friend's parents called to complain.

4) I was never told that other guests were staying in the house. I think this is very important to know since people will be sharing the bathroom, kitchen, and driveway. Conflicting schedules can lead to big problems.

5) The AC unit in my upgraded room sat in the window, which was hanging wide open. Sheets of foam insulation were loosely placed in the window, but it did not keep out the cold or the noise from the neighboring houses.