I stayed in the blue room for six weeks, Jan to mid-Feb. I felt very comfortable & at home from the start — definitely felt like a proper lodger rather than a guest. Really appreciated how inclusive & respectful everyone was. We did stuff together & I also felt free to do my own thing if I wanted, it wasn't awkward at all. The house is nice & cool throughout the day, lots of space both indoors and outdoors. I liked the location because it was very liveable (close to shops, parks, pool), but it might be a bit far if your main plan is more traditional sightseeing, especially without a car. The hosts were away for the first few weeks but it was easy to get in touch & the other lodgers helped me out too. Had a brilliant stay, very grateful. Hope to be back in the future.