The room was exactly what I needed: Clean, inexpensive, and safe. Irina handled the web side of things quickly and efficiently, while Greg sorted me out once I arrived (and he's got a prodigal gift for giving directions over the phone). The room itself is styled after a hotel room: A bed, empty dressers, granola bars on the night stand, even a small table with a little sign explaining the check-in hours and the Wifi code.

I hardly saw Greg or anyone else who lives there during my trip, which made me feel as if I had more privacy than I even would've received at a hotel.

If you're looking for a room where the hosts treat the gig professionally, this is it.