Yes, life can be good here. Cambodia has a bit of a bad reputation and many more visitors go to Vietnam or Thailand, but this is what makes Cambodia special. I live on a national highway, albeit in one of the most remote parts of the country, but even here I am the only foreigner for hours in all directions that is not part of the Chinese casino on the border.
I am often the first white person many Cambodians have ever met, and for me it's quite exciting to live in these remote areas where tourism hasn't polluted the attitudes toward some foreigners.