Overall this was a comfortable experience and a nice house, with some caveats:
Pros:
Location: Very convenient access to restaurants, stores, and amenities. Giant supermarket is a few blocks away and the complex of big-box stores is one block west. Public Transportation is readily available. There is a stop on the crosstown bus line right in front of the home and the metro station for the green and yellow lines is very close.
Amenities: The room is well-appointed, with a comfortable bed, a nice desk, a reclining chair, and lots of storage space. Large window and high ceilings. The ground floor living area has lots of places to sit, a kitchen with all the essentials, and a outdoor patio.
Service: Check-in was very simple. The live-in caretaker is friendly and goes out of her way to accommodate your requests (keep in mind limited English). The host was quickly available for contact and was very helpful.
Cons:
1. The Kitchen has a very strong dirty smell. Especially the dishwasher.
2. There are a few bugs, including a house centipede found in the kitchen and a beetle in the bedroom.
3. The bathroom on my floor was originally locked and I had to contact the host to have it unlocked.
4. The immediate area can be somewhat seedy. The block immediately west of the home has a constant police presence. It is fine most of the time, but be aware of your surroundings late at night
5. If you have the room on the second floor (or the street-side third floor), the room is facing the busy main street, with bright streetlights and traffic. The curtains do not cover the entire window.
6. If you have the room on the second floor, the caretaker's residence is across the hall from you and you will be sharing the bathroom with the caretaker.
While there are some areas for improvement and a few mild inconveniences, I think this place is a good fit for most travellers.