It was great staying at Lily's house. It's only a few minutes walk to buses that go either to downtown or to Hillcrest, which is very convenient. There are some good brunch restaurants within walking distance too. I was able to freely come and go using a physical house key, and could lock my room as necessary with a separate key. The nights did get a little cold, but Lily provided an optional extra blanket, which was very thoughtful. The bathroom was clean, the shower pressure was good, and the bed was comfortable.