There are A LOT of rules! But honestly they're just reasonable rules and what you ought to be doing anyway--being respectful of other people's stuff and using common sense. Very comfortable bed, plenty of hot water to shower. In the "kitchen" I used the electric teakettle only, for coffee and oatmeal (perfect for me; I order oatmeal even at restaurants and my kids roll their eyes). I can't imagine trying to cook in such a small space. I put the teakettle on the floor because I had my washed dishes on the edge of the table...If you're an active or retired backpacker, like me, think in those terms, lol! Technically, though, you could cook something, if you could find a place to put things. Nice garden setting and great path lighting coming in (I arrived at night), and great communication from my hosts!