This was our first airBnb sharing living quarters with the host. While Pemba and family are around, they respect your privacy. When you enter the tri level house, your room is in the lower level, away from their family area. The bed is comfy firm, all is very clean. It was a little warm for our taste there, but opening the window a little and the fan provided in the room was great. The only thing I did not care for was the religious insense burning in the room with the refrigerator and microwave next to our room. This was minor, but the smell stayed with us. Overall it was a good experience, and the extra touches like providing bottled water, coffee and cereal were appreciated!