Believe what you see in the photos. Shida's home is beautiful. I had space for rest and meditation, yoga on the pool deck as the sun rose and moon set. I watched hawks fly across the canyon, saw a big, healthy coyote cross the street before leaving AND a full arc rainbow after a rain.
Believe what you read in the reviews - Shida is lovely and was so kind. There weren't any troubles for her to respond to, but I did have many questions before arriving and she answered them quickly and graciously.
For the most part, I had complete privacy in my space, only sometimes seeing Shida when she watered the flowers (for such a beautiful space, there is care needed) and when I came and went. She was also mindful of space for Covid reasons.
I chose Shida's place for the solitude and views, even though I would usually want a kitchen for cooking. However, I don't regret my choice. I used Territory Foods for a weekly delivery of meals which I re-heated in the microwave and used the supplied plates & cutlery. I kept a mindset of glamping when it came to food, carefully washing the dishes in the bathroom sink (soap and sponge provided) and minimizing my waste.
I would go back in a heartbeat.
It was a mountaintop shelter during a strange time (election night!) and I am forever grateful.