Serena was welcoming and warm from arrival to departure. She offered awesome breakfast and friendly conversation as needed. Her listing description is accurate and helped me tune my expectations to the actual experience. The neighborhood is safe, accessible, a commercial and residential mix that tourists prefer, but quiet at night.
Serena was gracious and offered to let me leave my luggage and use the room beyond checkout time on the day I left, which made things a lot easier on me. I recommend her place as a safe option for female travelers and others alike.