Ruben is a very accommodating and gracious host. His instructions are straight forward and easy to follow (we arrived the first night before he got home but were able to let ourselves in without any issues). We're quiet people so when we needed Ruben, he made himself available, otherwise he was discrete (lives in the basement). He has 2 cats and 1 dog. For the most part, he keeps his dog out of sight but the cats are always around and very friendly--if you don't like cats, this probably isn't the place for you. The house was kept neat and clean. Our bedroom (queen bed) was quiet and comfortable. The bed was comfortable but the pillows were not. The upstairs, where the bedrooms & bathroom are located, always seemed quite warm (we shut the vent and turned the ceiling fan on for cooler sleeping). A computer is available in the room (Apple) as is WiFi for personal devices. We did not spend any time in the kitchen or living room, but they seemed nice and clean. The shared bathroom is very nice (double sink and walk-in shower). The neighborhood is quiet and safe. Quite the walk, however, from the Metro (3/4 - 1 mile). Good value for the money.