While the surrounding area is very quiet, some people may find the lack of sound proofing in the house disruptive. There is pounding and banging right above whenever someone is home - especially when the kids are home. You can also hear talking, kids yelling, the sound if the dogs nails on the floor. However, it is a lovely location, And the hosts are very kind. The furnishing is a little dated and somewhat sparse for the space but there's a ton of space to spread out in.