DontGiveUpOnMe:One approach would be to have an honest conversation with the couple that offered you lodging. What are their expectations and rules:
- Noise level for music, etc.
- Can you have guests over?
- Expectations of a Curfew?
- Kitchen privileges?
- General access to various areas of the home (parking options)
- Do they expect you to do any chores in compensation for room and board
As Sunflower indicated, it can be helpful to make a list of advantages and disadvantages of each decision. You can compare the data and see which one appears to be the best. Sometime, people give a certain category more weight than others. (i.e. all other areas being equal, perhaps a home without conflict might carry more weight).
Which one might have the more advantages?