My third-floor room was very roomy and perfectly clean. The shared bathroom was not a problem, and although I did not use the kitchen, it seemed very nice. The other guests were polite and quiet. The location is wonderful, convenient to public transportation and it has so much within easy walking distance. I did not meet the host but she communicated well by text. Both the front door and all individual guest rooms open by a code that gets sent before check-in. The steep steps to the second floor seemed daunting when I first opened the outside door carrying luggage, but once I had scaled the next staircase, the charming room made the climb worthwhile. It was an excellent value for the area!