I was initially hesitant to stay at a place where the host lives but I’m so glad we did. As other reviewers said, Steve was very discreet and not intrusive but he was there for us when we needed him. In addition to providing tons of useful sightseeing info, he was the person we turned to for advice when I had a hiking accident (hint: do wear non-slippery hiking shoes when descending into the crater). It was great having a local you could reach out to in a situation like this. Steve turned out to be not only a great host but a great human being and the house is as beautiful as described. My family would love to stay in Steve’s place if we come back to this area.