The house is only a couple minutes from the main highway, yet it feels very rural. Bumpy dirt roads lead through a very poor, but safe and friendly neighborhood. Lots of kids running around, dogs barking, roosters crowing. (With doors closed and the AC going, we still got a good night's sleep)
We could have cooked in the well furnished kitchen, but decided to sample local Cuisine instead. Our hosts had some great recommendations, and we also ventured out on our own and were always pleased, both with the quality, service, and prices.
Be sure you ask him for the beach where the locals go - paradise.
PS: The house is even prettier in person than in the pictures. We spent a good amount of time on the huge, fabulous third floor balcony.