It was very much as described although we probably should have done a bit more research as it is definitely more than a short walk to the bars , restaurants etc . The house is a bit too cluttered and the back yard is not really usable. The front is brilliant to "people watch" but the furniture has seen better days and a composter at the front seems a bit bizarre and attracted many flies . could probably have put a tv in the lounge area but that could be us . However the host is very helpful and we found it well worth the money