We never met our hostess, which was unusual but not in any way inconvenient. We were able to independently let ourselves in and out was preferable anyway. The cottage was completely adorable, everything seemed brand spanking new, and every little convenience seemed thoughtfully considered (like a tiny iron/ironing board, and snacks in the kitchen). We LOVED the neighborhood, visiting the juice bar and tea house on Fatherland a few times. We relied heavily on Debra's comprehensive guide to the city, which didn't disappoint. We ate at the Wild Cow veggie restaurant, ice cream at Jeni's, and spent a day hiking at Radnor Lake.