Doug's place is not for everyone - and it IS WONDERFUL for me!! I have been there twice now and will go there again the next time I take a trip to NY. It bears no resemblance to a hotel chain. That includes the price! There can be other guests in adjacent rooms - and the bathroom is shared. There is everything I might need, and the bonus of a garden in the back. The whole experience for me has been one of serenity and mindfulness because of the peaceful, conscious tone Doug sets. I am happy to follow the guidelines - taking off my shoes on entry, being respectfully quiet. Other guests that I have met have been fascinating people. On my most recent visit there were no parking spaces on my first loop through so I parked near a fire hydrant and went inside to ask for guidance. In those few minutes a space freed up and Doug stood in it and guided me while I moved my car safely into the space. A kind and helpful host, Doug is someone I am very pleased to now consider a friend.