Eada is so friendly and personable that staying in her place feels like she is inviting you into her family! You have your own entrance and space entirely, but she lives just above where you stay and is available for whatever you need. Depending on which line you take, the subway is a 15-20 minute walk, not too bad as long as you are in decent shape, especially if you are packing lots of activities into a few short days, as we did. A wonderful experience and I highly recommend it!