Thong is the best homestay host you could ask for. He's super helpful, super laid-back, and will go above and beyond to help you if you need it. (I witnessed this when two of his guests had their passports stolen. He deserves a medal.) His home is in a good location for visiting the central sight-seeing district, and it's meters away from local food carts and small restaurants. He was happy for me to use his fridge, and he showed me how to make morning coffee on his stove. One note: bring your earplugs. Noise travels easily through the windows and walls, and one of the neighbors has a rooster.