Joe’s house was in a really great location, just a few blocks away from downtown and a lot of great food. But it was also far enough that it wasn’t too loud at night and it felt very peaceful and residential. He was super accommodating and let us check in early so that we could drop off our luggage before heading out. The room itself was really nice and large enough that it felt like a studio. We loved the high ceilings and the decor. I’d say that since there’s no kitchen/dishwasher/stove, it’s not great for long-term stays. But for a few days it was perfect.
One small thing that I wish I knew ahead of time was that the windows at the top of the room don’t have curtains over them and there are high-rise apartment complexes right across the street, so at night it’s very possible that those residents can see into the room. If you just go in knowing that, it’s not much of an issue to work around that a little bit.
Overall, great place, great hosts, great location. Would stay again.