My experience was just as expected/as described - reminds me of staying at a friend's place: clean but lived in, personal (pictures, posters), with all of the basics I needed. I didn't see Allison or Peter, which was fine. The mattress was pretty firm, but I had no trouble sleeping after a busy day exploring Asheville. I wasn't quite sure how I'd feel about there not being any window coverings or lock on the door, but the place felt safe. I would stay here again.