Brenda and Gates were great hosts and made me feel welcome from the moment I arrived. Brenda has had an interesting career in publishing and has worked with some of my favorite photographers. So it was a definite bonus to sit and share some of those experiences with her. Art, music, food, and of course pets...good company, good conversation. MuMu is the sweetest kittie and Boo, although we disagreed on some issues, is nobody's fool and fiercely devoted to Brenda. My room was comfy and quiet (even though it faces the street) with good desk space and wifi. Location, location, location...perfect is definitely the word. My favorite restaurant and bakery withing a few blocks (no, not the famous ones which are also close by). Two 'new favorites' suggested by Brenda. If needed, there is a cleaners and laundromat on the block, a bike shop around the corner, a library around the other corner and a Radio Shack two blocks up on Market St. I am hoping to return this Spring and would definitely stay here again. Thanks, Brenda and Gates.