The "heart" in the title of this room belongs to Marion. She is a warm and welcoming host, exceptionally friendly and also very quirky! And she is generous with her belongings and space--you'll have your pick of slippers and robes to use, and her kitchen is open to you as well.

The room is off a hallway from the rest of the house, but you must walk through her business and kitchen to access it. It felt a bit cluttered for my taste but I got used to it quickly and Marion's kindness made up for it. Plus, Marion has a ton of resources for visitors--including many discount coupons, restaurant menus, and maps.

The neighborhood and location are great--very cool and very close to the area with the museums. But if you are walking into the center, it does take at least 20 minutes or longer, depending on where you are going. Of course you could opt to take a tram or bus instead, or use one of Marion's bicycles.