I did not meet the host, but check in was easy (once I found the place- it is on the side of a townhouse block, where one would not expect, esp. at night). It is a fabulous place with everything provided, even has a very nice private patio for chilling (which I only had a short time for unfortunately). It is right near the freeway and thus a little noise, but the optics and space of the place make this place highly recommended.