Frankie's place is reasonable value for money. The room itself is very neat and tidy with good desk, lamp and wardrobe. Frankie is also an excellent host. He was always friendly and quick to respond, including going out immediately to buy a new cotton quilt for me as I was allergic to the original blanket provided.
However a couple of things to note:
- The kitchen (and potentially the bathroom) is shared with students who may not always clean up properly or in a timely manner - kind of reminds me of staying in hostels. Frankie does a great job cleaning but I think this is only once a week.
- At the time of my stay, the kitchen items in the cupboard I was allowed to use was missing a few basics like cups, mugs, a spoon, food storage containers, a sharp kitchen knife (I found it difficult to slice a cucumber with the existing kitchen knife). However it did contain salt and oil.
Overall, it's a decent place to stay if you are on a budget and don't plan to cook (or don't mind investing in some of your own utensils).