The host is very friendly and open. This is a private house and shared bathroom. It's in a neighborhood with a few restaurants w/i reasonable walking distance or easy driving distance. There is a nice grocery store to purchase pre-made meals and bring them back if flexible. Parking is limited by the house, but can park across the street. Breakfast is continental and you make your own, but there were good choices - fruit, yogurt, cereal, toast and coffee, tea and juice. The pirate theme is rather clever but not my taste, our room was clean. It is an older home. It's not for everyone, but we did have a good night's sleep.