Ivy was gone for the most of our stay, but we felt fully welcomed through the peace of her beautiful garden, along with the notes and easy contact info left by her to guide us through the process. The mud hut and its surroundings are far more beautiful in person than in picture. We could not have enjoyed our stay any more and we felt sad to leave. Wonderful neighborhood, beautiful views, and a stay you will never forget. Disclaimer: you must have a little bit of adventure in you to fully enjoy your stay. Although if you don't, and are part of the stale city-folk crowd looking for a simple and nice place to stay, the bed is still extremely comfy and the shower gets hot quickly, just as expected from a 5 star hotel :)