Norm is a wonderful host in an exceptional home and location. We stayed for 1 week and it was very doable to make simple meals using the burner, microwave, etc. Norm also spoke with us regularly, giving us nice suggestions on where to go as well as helped us with general housekeeping questions. As mentioned in other reviews, the snacks are a great touch as well as the local beach being a short walk and generally quiet, even on the weekends :)