Karen's place was perfect for our family. Close to parks, trails, water, and playgrounds for adventures with the kids. Close to downtown (although best to avoid the highway during rush hour.) Many decent restaurants and grocery stores in the area. My only complaint is the lack of amenities at the apartment: no hand soap in the bathroom, no hair dryer (although Karen brought one down when asked), not enough toilet paper (again, Karen supplied some when asked), no ice cube tray, no condiments in the fridge or cupboards, which made cooking challenging. I suspect this is a fairly new listing and Karen is still working out the kinks. Overall, a great stay!