Alison' s place is a real oasis of calm, and incredibly well-equipped, with some lovely little touches. The space is bigger than we thought it would be from the pictures and divided cleverly into different 'rooms' within the open plan area. Spotlessly clean and super comfortable with a fabulous collection of books. It's in a quiet, residential area that feels very safe.
Alison was always really quick to respond to questions, very friendly, and helpful with practical questions, whilst at the same time very respectful of our privacy. We felt we got to know her well - and we felt extremely well cared-for - even though we didn't actually meet in person.
We chose not to hire a car, and it's quite a walk from the shops (over half an hour in the heat felt like a bit too far). We walked a lot (also by choice)... exploring the parks and trails by the lakeshore - it's a beautiful and peaceful area! ... But it's probably worth hiring a car to make shopping and getting around a bit easier.
We'd HIGHLY recommend it and would love to go back!