Cons: The listing sounded like a room in a proper home. In reality, the building had been converted into a dorm-like hotel. There were five rooms for guests and two bathrooms on the same floor. Like an American dorm, you have to lock your door and bring your keys to use the bathroom each time. The bathroom and kitchen were filthy; the bath mat looked like it hadn't been washed in years. The shower was covered in hair. There was an odor that permeated the bathroom that made me gag. The bed was awful - probably a 20 year-old mattress. Plus, the location is also a food desert, at least on the weekend.
Pros: Street parking was easy to find, which is why I booked in the first place. Mike responded in good time to messages and was professional when I met him. There was a towel, earbuds to block out noise and paper slippers for the bathroom when I arrived, so this operation has had some thought, which I appreciate.