Our host Michael was not on site due to family issues. His helper Tristan greeted us and was friendly and welcoming. The best aspect of this setting was definitely the location which is central and convenient. There are also lovely outdoor sitting areas. The main disadvantage of this home - for many travellers - will be the shared bathrooms and stairways. Stairways are not a problem for us but shared bathrooms are not our preference. Full disclosure: I am queasy about bathroom cleanliness - especially when sharing. With the host off-site it would have been imposssible to keep things sparkling clean.