Richard is a very friendly and helpful host, who enjoys meeting new people. The upstairs rooms had complete privacy, like its own separate apartment taking up the entire 2nd floor of the house. You need to walk through part of Richard's house to get to the upstairs apartment. If you are searching for a 5 star luxury space that is expensively remodeled, look elsewhere. This apartment was basic, clean, large, and private, but not fancy. The neighborhood is a very nice one in Nashville, near music row and Vanderbilt university. It is within walking distance of grocery stores, a great coffee shop and some restaurants in Hillsborrow. We were very happy with our 4 night stay at Richard's Nashville home.