The gate on the front door, just wiggle it. It always took me two hands. Yes, the toilet may have to be flushed a couple of times. Don't hold on to the sink to steady yourself, it's not attached to the base. Bring your own firestick. The people I met here were terrific! The location is great. The Georgian restaurant 2 blocks away has some very interesting food and wine, I loved it. Rm #5 is gorgeous. Memory foam bed topper, lots of fluffy pillows, loved it.