Shirley was a wonderful and gracious host. The ability to come and go without disturbing the occupants was perfect. Being young and active the ability to leave at 10 pm and come back at 1 am was perfect. The room was cozy and tucked away by the garden which was nice. I could leave the door open and enjoy the breeze and sounds of the city. Its a bit nostalgic to hear the train come and go in the distance, as it brings wonderful childhood memories to light. Not the reason I booked the place. The room is perfectly advertised. I didn't interact much, but not out of not wanting to, but because I had a busy schedule. Shirley was very gracious leaving cookies and stocking the fridge with cold drinks. Was very much appreciated and unexpected. What really made the experience is the when I pulled up. I was standing on the sidewalk unsure of the which house was hers and she came out and greeted me immediately. She is friendly, cheerful and very inviting. We talked a bit about Ireland, which is always nice. Its one thing to have a nice host, but another to connect with the host and have a memorable experience. Definitely will be making more visits in the future.