$100-$150/month Kampot Cambodia Room for rent

The speaker found an apartment on Facebook, advertised at either $100 or $150 per month, and decided to check it out. It's located close to the main street near the river. Upon arrival, the speaker met the owner, Lippy, and her dogs. Lippy showed the speaker a room, explaining that the $100 option was smaller. The room included air conditioning and a fan, and hot water. However, a piece of the AC unit was falling out, though it was recently cleaned. Lippy also mentioned a $150 option, which was bigger and included a kitchen area with a hot plate and a large refrigerator. This larger unit would be available in two weeks. Electricity would be an additional cost, measured by an outside meter. Lippy works as a midwife at a hospital and plans to visit her mother tomorrow. She works night shifts but is back by 8:00 AM. The speaker was shown another room, also priced at $150, which had a balcony. However, the speaker preferred the other larger unit with the kitchen, even though it wasn't immediately available. Lippy also offered a third room for $130, which was described as "kind of dark" with a balcony the speaker probably wouldn't use. The speaker expressed interest in the larger unit with the kitchen, but it was already booked. Lippy then offered another room, the one with a chair, for $150. She clarified that she is the owner of the town and will retire from her hospital job in about eight or nine years. She is 52 years old, while the speaker is almost 60. Lippy offered the speaker the $150 room for $140 per month and explained the electricity payment process. The speaker would pay based on the meter reading, which Lippy would photograph. The speaker preferred the room that was already booked, but Lippy suggested staying in a small room temporarily until the preferred one becomes available. The speaker's visa is for six months, and they are considering staying for one month initially to try it out. They agreed that the speaker would visit Lippy again on Tuesday at 5:00 PM, as Lippy would be busy on Monday. Lippy mentioned she has a lady from Thailand who takes care of the property and her three (possibly five) dogs, cleaning for $100 a month. While waiting, Lippy offered the speaker a drink, which turned out to be a blend of carrot and pineapple, with ginger. The speaker enjoyed the drink and thanked Lippy. The speaker decided to stay at Lippy's place, despite having considered another place at $280 per month. The $150 price was significantly cheaper, saving $130 per month. The speaker then showed some local sights, including the river, two bridges (one for automobiles, one for motorbikes), and various outdoor coffee shops. They noted the only 7-Eleven in town. The speaker is currently staying in an Airbnb in a back alley, which has two entrances. They showed the different entrances, noting that one is very dark at night with no lights. They also mentioned having looked at another room for $80 per month, which they described as an "old moldy jail cell" and would not consider. The current Airbnb cost $266 for two weeks, which is higher than usual but a discount was applied due to a previous mishap. The speaker's unit is on an upper floor, and the room was recently cleaned with new bedding. It includes a hot water kettle, refrigerator, cabinet, and a hot water shower in the restroom. Finally, the speaker visited a burger place, ordering two double cheeseburgers for $4 each, plus a dollar for water, totaling $9. They reflected on the $280 per month place, noting its nice area and river view, but also that it was on the third floor with a balcony.