When I read that there was an upstairs tenant, I assumed they lived solely upstairs, but they use, what I believe, is a kitchen on the other side of the door in the kitchenette. I could hear them very well in there, so we felt like we needed to keep private conversations low while we were in the kitchen and living room when they were just on the other side of the door. It wasn't a big deal, but I prefer more privacy, even in common areas. Otherwise, the house was beautiful, clean, and the location was great.