I've stayed at these kind of adventurous places before and had a blast, but what I needed during this trip was something a little different. Here are some things I wish the description had made a little clearer:
- There's no AC and it was boiling- even with all the windows open and the provided fan for the loft.
- The neighborhood didn't feel safe/comfortable. The street was pretty quiet, but a short walk away there were a lot of sketchy shenanigans going on.
- The windows must be left open when it's hot outside, so it was pretty loud and bright early in the morning- just like camping. Sleep was very poor.
- Backyard swarming with mosquitoes. Bring repellent.
- Bathroom is in the host's main house, so it doesn't feel very private. I was nervous to take an evening shower, for example, for fear of waking up the host.
Since I wasn't on vacation, but traveling for stressful reasons, I was looking for something more comfortable and relaxing. If you are looking for a little adventure, this place may be the right choice. It's cute and clean and close to public transit.