yeah, we haven’t been doing it much recently, but it seems to be starting up again gradually as we’ve got a spare room again at the minute. nice people usually but it’s kind of annoying having to ‘entertain’ rather than just be at home, though at least it’s usually only for a night or two.
worst thing was in our old house the spare room had an ensuite bathroom which we all used cos the main bathroom was shit (hot water took a lifetime, toilet didn’t flush properly) so when people were staying i usually couldn’t have a shower before work unless they were up super early. we had a Spanish couple come to stay for 5 days while they house hunted and ended up staying 2 weeks, it was a nightmare.
worst thing was my housemate signed us up cos then you can go and stay with them, etc. but as i predicted, she never does!