The place was as advertised. It is updated and beautiful and actually quite peaceful. Yes, you could sometimes hear people but people live in the main house. The little there was of noise were things of everyday life. It if you total privacy don't rent a guest house in a neighborhood! Life brings sounds like.... children laughing, playing working.... The pool had construction but only normal working hours and NOTHING over the top. Nothing loud enough to warrant putting it in a review...it was not invasive! & all calmed down at normal hours. We got a wonderful time. Maria made it possible for a family to be reunited. Stay if you are in that area!