I think it wasn't clear to us (and re-reading the listing, it's not specifically mentioned) that the *inside* living room is off limits and curtained off. We were also there during the heat of the summer, and the room has no AC and the ceiling fan creaks and makes noise such that it can't be on during the night (making it hard to sleep). Due to the heat, being just outside or else inside our room wasn't comfortable. We thought Angela was lovely, as well as the comfort of the bed, the loveliness of the shared back patio and the ability to ride bikes. However, as we are also hosts, we felt the price was a bit high in comparison to 30+ other "private rooms" on Airbnb in which we've stayed (where we could use the entire house and have a living room to relax in that wasn't in the 90+ degree heat). If you are there during a cooler time, I would recommend it!