This was my first homestay experience (also the first time and Peru!) and I could not have wished for a better experience. Elizabeth and Carlos are a very friendly couple, who quickly made me feel like a member of the family. They have a genuine interest in getting to know their guests, without being intrusive or imposing just because you are staying in their home. If you want to chat, they will gladly chat, if you want to rest and relax, they will let you do that too. They went out of their way to make sure I felt safe, knew where to go, and were happy to suggest things to do. I found that with Elizabeth and Carlos, you get out as much as you put in - I will remember fondly the evenings we spent exchanging views about life in England, Portugal and in Peru! I found the bedroom accommodation to be perfect for the price and in relation to what you would normally pay in Cusco: you have a good sized double bedroom and window overlooking a local youth football playing field (plenty of natural light without being overlooked), more than enough storage space, internet access and your own bathroom just outside the bedroom. There is also cable TV although I hardly ever used it. The room receives morning and afternoon sunlight and despite the lack of central heating I never got cold at night. Elizabeth was happy to provide additional blankets but I never needed them. The location itself is very quiet and although you are 2.5km from Plaza de Armas, it was very easy to find a taxi for 4 to 5 soles to get you into the centre. If you are looking to get to know more about the culture of Peru from a local family (and perhaps even make a couple of new friends for life!) whilst staying in good quality accommodation, I would strongly recommend staying with Elizabeth and Carlos!