Communication with China was great. The place seemed older than in pictures. Generally clean, but there was a certain "old" smell that went away with the windows opened. Although the kitchen was stocked (she included some food items too!) we really only used the space to sleep. The bed is upstairs and the bathroom is downstairs; this could be inconvenient for those who have trouble with stairs at night. Location was great with ample parking. It was lovely to have our own space separate from the house!