My fiancé and I spent a weekend at Merkley's "dump" and it was amazing. The place had everything you could ever need including a well-stocked fridge (with beer!) and freezer (with ice cream!). It was close to some cool shops and restaurants and check-in was a breeze. What I most appreciated about Merkley was his open communication; he checked in with us frequently to make sure we were good to go and responded very quickly when we did have a question.
The place is very unique, which we loved. It was authentic and cozy unlike some sterile hotel rooms I've stayed in. The house is located on a street with some traffic but it's not unbearable. I'm a very light sleeper and it was fine. However, should you need them, Merkley provides ear plugs next to the bed.
We loved this place so much, 10/10 would (and will) stay here again.