The rental is exactly as pictured. The hosts are helpful and quick to respond. I unfortunately had an incident occur during my stay that led me to check out early and I feel I should inform future guests. The patio was a big reason I picked this place, but it is not locked. As a single, female traveler, this made me extremely nervous. Every time I walked out, most people on the street can see you (I'm only 5'3, too). I'd say it is semi-private. Lots of foot and car traffic. Around 11:45pm on my second night, I saw the door handle to the rental moving and someone shine a flashlight inside. I immediately panicked and locked myself in the bathroom as there is no other way out of this airbnb. I obviously thought it was someone trying to break in. They would have never made it to the front door if the patio was locked. I did not sleep that night and I was scared to look outside to check anything. We did file a police report. Not that it helped my situation at all, but I should mention that they found out it was a neighbors airbnb guest at the wrong location. They said this has never happened before. If this worries you, I'd check with the hosts to see what they've done about the patio door and whether it is still open access to anyone. I should state that they handled it the best the could, offered me a partial refund as I decided to leave early, and kept me informed of all updates. Besides this random occurrence, it is a great rental with a great location and comfortable bed.