I thoroughly enjoyed staying with Tanya! The room I stayed in was spacious and decked out with amenities that made me feel right at home (air conditioning; huge comfy bed; closet space/shelf space; new, plush towels). Her home is large, beautiful, and has a nice family vibe that puts you at ease. Tanya herself is awesome: she's friendly, funny, and is a women with many diverse hobbies and interests (from step dancing to yoga to fine dining), and so she can offer you everything from good conversation to local suggestions for restaurants or music venues. The two of us hit it off immediately--I felt very welcome in her home, and it felt like I had known her for ages. Because her number one priority is helping her guests have a good stay, I think that if you wanted less interaction with a host, she would definitely give you your privacy (but I quite enjoyed the conversations we had). All in all, I think this is a great and cost-efficient place to stay if you're in town for a conference (like I was), a business trip, or touristy reasons!