I spent six weeks at Steve's place and found it clean, comfortable and convenient. It's a lovely house and Steve is a very responsible host. I recommend the spot without reservation for a shorter stay.
If you are contemplating a longer stay (more than a week?), here are a couple of things to keep in mind: 1. the house has four rooms for rent which means it's possible that 9 people are coming and going (and sharing the kitchen) at any given time. In spite of this, the house was remarkably quiet and I never felt crowded in the kitchen. However, this gives the house more the feel of a really nice hostel rather than a room in a family home (which is more like what I expected). 2. The rooms don't lock from the outside so a certain level of trust in your fellow guests is required. (In addition, my lock was broken so I couldn't lock it from the inside either, but Steve promptly provided a temporary fix).
3. This room is small with very little storage space: a small armoire but no closet. I kept most of my books and clothes under the bed and borrowed a desk from a friend to have a work space. Regardless, the place is a gem and I'm grateful to have been able to stay!