It's everything I wanted my DSi XL way back when to be .... I don't miss playing on a big screen either [I don't have sole access to one either, either...].
both honestly. i go for docked when i can because i like seeing things on a big screen (and the game is just beautiful), but i also like relaxing in bed playing handheld as well!
Since I own a Switch Lite, I can only play the game in handheld mode. But that's totally fine, as I prefer in general to play Switch games in said mode.
handheld! i'm just used to it because i mostly played animal crossing on the handheld consoles. also i'm pretty much blind without my glasses but i can still see near-sighted objects so if i'm too lazy to get my glasses i can still play in handheld mode but a tv is too far away