Great host--communicative and helpful.
Place was a great value, but inconvenient in various ways. It could work just fine for many, but maybe not for some.
1. The unit is connected to the host's rooms, separated by merely a door that is lockable on the host's side. If you're uncomfortable with how easy it is for the host to enter your place, then security could be an issue.
2. Noise travels pretty easily between the units. We felt the need to lower our volume to not bother the host, but we're naturally loud people. The host wasn't bothersome at all and we could only hear some quiet talking at a few times.
3. The fire alarms are connected too, so there were a couple times when the first alarm went off in our unit as well.
4. The thermostat is controlled on the host's side, so you can't control it yourself. I'm sure the host would gladly accommodate your request if you needed to adjust the temperature.
5. The unit is four flights of stairs up.
6. The unit overall was adequately clean, but not five stars. Rug, walls, and floor had some stains/paint. Construction quality was adequate for functionality, but just not what you would consider five stars.