Brian wasn't here when I stayed at his place but was very very available to help me for anything, and the other guests were really making me feel nice. The neighborhood is kind of far from the places you may want to reach but then you discover something totally new and local, I loved it! And people are really nice. So as long as you know when the 88 bus stops by, you're saved and can enjoy your stay there. I recommend it and hope you'll enjoy as much as I did!