While communication was terse, the host made the home entry easy and convenient.
The host made good efforts to make the stay pleasant, providing hotel quality toilettries, nice bathrobes, and sturdy bedding. Her preparations were thoughtful, even laying out a nice coffee bar- with everything we needed for brewed coffee, paper cups and lids etc.. Parking was a plus in a city that zealously patrols metered parking areas and charges $66 tickets. The home itself is not fancy and the furniture is quite worn- it's just a normal, personal home of the host that has seen many guests I think. We used it mostly for sleeping and for that we were comfortable. The kitchen has most of all you will need to do light cooking, but as mentioned, the oven does not work. The microwave works fine.
The home is located in a safe residential neighborhood, next to a busy highway. When windows are closed, you don't hear traffic too much, but it is audible in the morning. Sometimes, planes fly overhead quite close.
Overall, the home is a good option if you have a car and don't mind being 10 minutes from the city.