The comments on this page are, in large part, accurate; Thomas is a gracious host who is completely fine accommodating changes in plans, and the house is lovely and in a nice neighborhood.

However, I don't think the comments give an accurate reflection of the accommodation arrangements. The setup is fine for some travelers, but for others, it really doesn't work; I think it all depends on your traveling "style." My wife and I tend to be more "traditional" travelers, in that we prefer a private place in which to unwind at the end of the day. If this is your style, I would not recommend staying here. At booking, I somewhat anticipated a more secluded area of the house with a bathroom attached. In reality, the room is in the middle of the house, right off of the living room and kitchen, and is separated from this main living area by two glass doors and a curtain. The more central location of the room also means that you hear everything that goes on in the house, even late at night. Further, guests walk through the living room and past the kitchen to get to the bathroom, which is shared with other residents of the house. Finally, and as an aside, the room has two beds--a full-size and a twin--as opposed to a queen or king bed, which is not ideal for couples on a getaway.

All that said, there really isn't anything "wrong" with the house or host at all. And although these issues were huge negatives for us, they obviously won't be for everyone. Hopefully an open and honest assessment will help potential guests in setting their travel arrangements. Mahalo to Thomas for his hospitality during the time we were there.