The location was perfect for me, and really central for many things. Olena was a gracious host, and when my flight was delayed, my daughter was able to get the key and a tour to avoid a super-late check in.
My first impression upon entering the house was a very unpleasant odor - perhaps years of smoke lingering in the walls? Hard to tell. The guest space is in the basement, which had the addition of a musty feel, though quite spacious. The (sparse) furnishings are dated and dingy, and the bed is quite uncomfortable. There were no hangers nor a place to rest your suitcase. The place seemed to be cleaned pretty well, but I had that feeling of not wanting to put things down on soft surfaces or walk barefoot on the carpet. The door between the upstairs and downstairs does not have a lock, which seems like it would be a nice courtesy to guests. The ad states "separate entrance", but I was not given that option. (in the amenities section, "private entrance" is crossed out, but in the main description, it says "separate entrance"). The lack of photos in the ad may be telling - there is nothing that would present well in photos. I was attracted to the low price on this place, but would not stay there again unless I had no other choice.