Doug and Kath were superb hosts, going beyond any expectations to make their home as welcoming as possible. There were treats for me in the fridge, a toy for my pups, and an extra board for security in the yard so my pups couldn't get under the back gate. Their home is a gorgeous character house in the very beautiful area of River Heights. The bedrooms were huge and beds super comfortable, the kitchen well-equipped with lots of towels and linens. The quality of items provided for our use was very high, similar to what I use at home. Their backyard is a peaceful and beautiful haven, reflecting years of work and care. Access to shopping, parks and efficient roads to other parts of Winnipeg is superb. There is a rail line across the alley behind the house that works as an off-leash dog park, and there were fewer than 1 train per day (ie most days there were no trains at all). Sometimes there were incoming airplanes overhead, but only if the wind was in a certain direction, and then only in a few bursts of activity; the Winnipeg airport is not as busy as Calgary or Toronto and you could hardly hear the planes at all in the house. Living in a bungalow, my knees weren't too fond of the stairs up to the bedrooms, but that's on me. This was a lovely home away from home, and I can recommend it for families (lots of toys and games in the fully developed basement) and people with well-behaved dogs. Thank you, Doug and Kath, and best wishes for the future.