Richard is by far the most detail-oriented, welcoming host I've ever had--and I've stayed with quite a few terrific hosts! He is all about the small touches, from checking in with you in the morning via text to see if you need anything to having small toiletries you might've forgotten waiting in the bathroom (better than most hotels I've stayed out!) to leaving a bowl of fresh fruit and candy waiting for you by the door. There is even a flat screen TV on the wall! The room and bathroom were very clean, if small, and it was obvious that Richard had done everything in his power to make the space as welcoming as possible.

The only downsides to the place are things out of Richard's control. The building is not the best made (light switches and door frames are crooked/misplaced and there are 5 random doors leading into the small room) and the area is not the best (I got catcalled almost every time I left the house by a group of guys who were constantly hanging out on the sidewalk a few doors down.) I would definitely take a Google Maps walkthrough of the area before booking to make sure it's an area you're comfortable with. Also, the walls are fairly thin so you can hear banging/talking from some of the other tenants. Of course, none of this is any reflection on Richard, who is a terrific and accommodating host!