This listing was much as described. It was quiet and clean. I never met the host. Although I was forewarned, it bothered me that I couldn’t lock the door when I was away. One night the back door was left open all night - this in an area full of homelessness and drugs- not so much on that particular street. Long steep staircase was a problem for this 76 year old carrying an overpacked bag. Communal food - very few choices for breakfast. I was very alone in a house I shared a bathroom with five or six people. Felt intimidated about walking at night and early morning because of the area. Serene atmosphere.