The home was cozy - it had a bed, pull-out couch, full kitchen, dining table, and a clean bathroom. The space does have low ceilings (maybe 6.5'?), but there is a beam in the middle that my husband almost hit his head on (he's 5'11"). Other than that, everything was clean and in working order. The garden area is beautiful and there is a nice view. You can hear traffic a bit, but only if the doors/windows are open. I did not actually meet Maija, but my husband and I were running around a lot so I'm not surprised. The neighborhood was nice, very residential area. It didn't seem like there was a whole lot within walking distance (a couple of restaurants and an Irish pub), but it was very close to public transit which was able to take us everywhere we needed to go.