First off, the place is convenient, in a quiet and nice neighborhood. Plenty of street parking, and a space out front. It’s a functional space, with no television. The bed is comfortable, and the room adequate and utilitarian for spending the night- not a luxurious getaway. It’s great for travelers who just need a place to stay the night.
I only had one issue, which was the room was not cleaned in preparation for our arrival. There was no toilet paper in the bathroom(which naturally was the first thing I had to do!) dirty sheets, and a pile of dirty towels on the floor. (I guiltily searched, and found toilet paper in the garage. #whenyougottogo !) I immediately started texting the owner, who fortunately responded in about 15 minutes,( the manager number on the reservation never responded), even though she was out of the country. She immediately called her cleaner, apologized profusely, and I left my partner behind and went out. When I returned, things had been cleaned. I really appreciated Ting Ting acknowledging that somehow a mistake was made, and took care of the situation as quickly as possible. To me, that means I can trust the host-and get what I paid for. It all worked out in the end. That is 5 stars in my book.