I stayed with Brian for a week, and it was exactly what I was looking for. A simple, clean, private space. Brian was a great host - available when I needed him, but still gave me space. For two of the nights I think I had the whole house to myself. I did enjoy chatting with him about life and listening to him play music. He has a lovely house and I felt right at home the entire time. My only (minor) complaint is that the neighbors can get pretty loud at night. If you need complete and total silence in order to sleep, it could pose a problem for you. The neighborhood looks rough at first sight, but the neighbors were all friendly, so you'll be fine.