As other reviewers have said, Joe's place is definitely a bit different. When we got there nothing seemed to work. (People before unplugged everything) The TV and cable wasn't connected, the studio was basically off limits to us and couldn't use any speakers, wasn't quite as neat and organized and a bit dusty inside. Joe is a really nice host and got the TV connected and was attentive and responded in a timely manner. He did the best he could to accommodate us. As other people raved about being in nature and a great view to us it was just ok. The place is really quiet but be aware there is a 2 year old child running around upstairs and can hear someone jumping and running around. Cannot hear voices though which is nice but they are up early if you are trying to sleep in. IF you want to use the Studio TV BRING YOUR LAPTOP otherwise you have no smart Tv's and only cable if that is what you want. I wish someone would've said to bring a laptop. We are not musicians and though having instruments around is cool this was not what we thought it would be for us. Nice place but not for us. Joe is super nice and a great host and other people love it. Just my take on our time there.