Christian and his partner run a very quiet home. For a family with a 100lb puppy of a dog, this is an amazing feat. Being a dog lover, I wish this review could be ALL about compass the gentle giant. Well, he's no giant but still...you expect more...disturbance from such a well kept, well sized dog. Ok...back to the crib. I thoroughly enjoyed access to a space that was ALL MINE. The curtains-for-doors separating the basement from the stairs can be...suspect initially but...once one spends an hour in the space, one soon forgets that there is even other life forms in the entire home. I loved access to the back yard and have committed to donating an ash tray for poor creatures like myself that can't do without a cigarette. That deck is to be respected for the peace and serenity it extends from the serene abode that is Christian's place. That is, of course if you can handle Compass hiding his toys behind trees in an attempt to keep "his stuff" away from you...no matter how lovely a stranger you are. I TRULY FELL IN LOVE WITH COMPASS GUYS!!! SOB...