1st staying in a homestay... very enjoyable, more like a small boutique hotel. The room was spacious, very comfortable bed, very good AC and excellent wifi. The best thing about the stay is the family that runs it, absolutely top class, so friendly and really helpful, will organise tours, trips and taxis for you but without the big sales push. Lastly, it is set back from the main street and is nice and quiet.
It took about 10mins walk to get to the old town but still an enjoyable walk, decent local coffee and food nearby, a small minimart about 50m away,