I would absolutely suggest a trial period first and to get everything agreed upon before and during your stay in writing (email, text...etc). Whether it was misunderstanding or misinformation this stay did not work out for me. I'll spare the hairy details, but know the long cancellation policy, and the hosts unwillingness, makes it nearly impossible to change or cancel if the situation doesn't work out. I would NOT book this stay long term without seeing the home or meeting the host first. The home is beautiful and Nelly was very kind in the beginning, but the house has many other "tenants", making little space or privacy, and many rules. That is the best & nicest way I can describe my stay and relay the advice I wish I would have had before booking.