Debbie was an outstanding host. She communicates well and responds immediately. She was extremely flexible and friendly, and happy to help out with anything I needed. I felt welcome when I arrived by all her kind touches: a snack, fruit, bottled water, and orange juice. This is a beautiful and well-maintained apartment with a large comfy bed, well-equipped kitchen, cushy sofas, a great shower, and best of all a sauna. The lake is a stone's throw from the door, and there is a porch swing to sit in on the patio and admire the lake, if the weather permits. There is a great walking/biking trail right across from the house and if you follow it for awhile you come to a lovely wooded nature area by a lake. Debbie even offered to lend a bike, but I didn't have time to take her up on the offer. The location was perfect for me; about 30 minutes from cities, and 30 minutes to the school I was working at, further west. I felt lucky to find this!