Positives: Very clean, spacious rooms, nice kitchen and back yard
Negatives:
-Freezing cold--thermostat could not be operated, may be remotely controlled, tiny room heater was provided which was ineffective
-Poor quality mattress
-Drapes difficult to open and draw
-No key to the room. (It's a problem because you cannot take all valuables with you such as computer and other electronics.)
-Fridge is too small for five separate parties/rooms in the main house; one small bin and shelf on the door was marked for my room use; it was way too small
-Dishwasher and washer/dryer are off limits to guests, which is a problem because it defeats the purpose of house share. We house share for such conveniences. In contrast, we stay at hotels for other conveniences, like dining facilities, valet, space for gatherings, etc. Katie's place does not provide the differentiating advantages of either.
-She also does you a favor by renting a room to you; she does not respond. I was locked out because I misplaced the door code. I was standing in cold and rain. I called her and messaged her of help. There was no response. I kept trying codes until I could get in.