I had a perfectly fine time sheltering in and working from Greg's homey townhouse. The bedroom is decently sized, the sturdy desk faces a wall of windows, and there are skylights in the bedroom and private bathroom.
Greg was a great host, very friendly, quick to respond and easy to talk to. He was generous with fresh haul from the community garden.
Mostly we kept to ourselves and it was a relaxing stay.
There are a number of clocks in the house, all of which make noise, including a handsome Arts and Crafts grandfather clock in the living room (with a brief, low chime) that loses a minute or two every hour. BUT, none of them are audible from the guest bedroom (aside from the battery-powered one in the bedroom), so you can rest easy.
The stairs, both inside and leading up to the house, are quite steep.