The host was extremely welcoming and kind. I had drenched clothing from an earlier hike in the rain and she was very kind to run it through the dryer for me. I think the photos make the place look about 20% nicer than it actually is, and there were dogs and cats wandering around, though the host seemed to do her best to shunt them away from me. The garden is beautiful. The room was basic, clean, and adequate, as was the shower. Immediately after booking it, I did have regrets because I realized there were hotels available at the same price point where I wouldn't have been sharing a house with other guests and animals and I would have had my own bathroom. In summary, the host was wonderfully kind, but I don't think it was a great value.