Unfortunately, we never met Michael, our host. But we did meet two people who work for him, just briefly. The room was as described, small but adequate. The neighborhood is great, so close to Little Italy and the Waterfront. We were lucky to be on the ground floor in an insulated area with privacy. Airplanes landing at the local airport were noticeable but not too disturbing. Rooms on the upper floors may be more disturbed by the noise.