The en suite room was even better than expected - it had a back door to seating in Brian's garden area. This was my first private room experience vs an apt. & I was quite pleased. The home was clean, comfortable & appealing. Brian was a helpful & interesting host who provided all the makings for coffee, tea et. as well as fruit. I agree w/past reviews that the area can appear sketchy, but as a 72 y. o. woman travelling alone I felt comfortable & found the people in the neighborhood friendly. A car isn't an absolute requirement here since public transportation is w/in 2 blocks. Thanks, Brian.