Great value for my conference - hotel charges me close to $400 per night, but this place charges me less than $100 per night. Quite and safe place. The room is separate from the main house somehow. Self check-in is convenient. For me it's more like a hotel experience. Private bath, fridge, some kitchenware (no stove so you cannot cook, but you can microwave, there are also some utensils). I did not see the host during the entire stay. It may be good or bad, depending on your purpose. For me it's at least not bad. I am not sure if she will meet you if you request. Check-in instruction says something like "if you come in too late then use self check in", but I think the fact is "always self check in", since I came in at around 7pm and the light in the house was on, I knocked on the door, but was told by a man to just follow the self check in instructions anyway. (Suggestion to host: if that's the case, just let the guest self check-in in any case) Overall, five star experience.