The duplex was fantastic -- very modern and clean, with a fully separate bedroom in the back, which came in handy when my husband had to do a 7am work zoom. It is a rather tiny place, but the outdoor yard with comfy furniture makes up for the lack of living room space. The neighborhood is indeed near dozens of fun restaurants, cafes, bookstores, etc. And we took the bus right to the zoo ourselves, which was super easy and fun!