Carin's place is exactly as the pictures show. It is tastefully and uniquely decorated with all kinds of conveniences, such as hair implements (I was very excited to find a hot iron!), snacks, kettle, toaster, dishes and coffee maker. The bathroom was large and clean. The linens were good quality and the bed comfortable. Carin was so accommodating to my special requests, it really made travelling much more relaxed and I was so appreciative. The neighborhood is really interesting for those who like walking. It's about a 10-15 minute walk to the subway but once there it doesn't take long to get downtown. Carin lives upstairs and is very open and sociable - we didn't mind this at all, but travelers who prefer complete privacy might be advised to look elsewhere.