My husband and I stayed for three nights as we were awaiting a flight to Japan. Matt met us as we arrived and let us into the room. Just as their advertisement says, they will have as much or as little interaction with you as you would like. When we took advantage of sitting on their beautiful deck, Matt came out and chatted with us. He provided great restaurant recommendations and was very personable. We did not get to meet Akiko, but we did meet their little girl and babysitter. The space itself is more than ample for two people, complete with kitchenette (everything except an oven), full bathroom and queen size bed. I can also vouch for the confines of the couch as I took a couple of naps there. The location is conveniently located near Columbia City which is filled with restaurants, little bakeries, and bars. You could walk if you had to but we chose to drive. Overall a great stay for our last couple of days in the States for awhile. Highly recommended.