A frame of reference: we are a couple in our mid-60's who like a kitchen, windows that open, and a little outdoor space when we travel. We were at John's place for a week. Overall, we loved it! The house is very clean and comfortable. The kitchen is large and well equipped. The bathroom is also roomy and very functional (places to put everything!). Two bedrooms, one with a single bed and large closets with plenty of hangers, where we set out our suitcases, and the other with a very comfortable bed. We slept well! The courtyard was very inviting, pleasant view out the kitchen window. We did get one opportunity to relax there for a bit one afternoon. The only negative about the house was that the living room furniture consisted of low futons, which were not at all comfortable for us. Other than that, the house was SO comfortable, functional, with lots of cool pictures and books to look at!
There were some negative comments about the neighborhood. The immediate area is not filled with little artsy houses, such as this one, (although if you walk to town along Island Ave. like John suggests you will see more of that!). However, it is quiet and the neighbors that we interacted with while walking back and forth to the trolley were extremely nice and friendly. It is close enough to walk to town, but usually we took the trolley which was very convenient. We got a $5 daily pass, good for trolley and bus. And of course there is Lyft and Uber!
One tip (and I feel this was mentioned somewhere, but after flying all day and arriving at night, I didn't remember). IF YOU USE GPS, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE LOCATION OF THIS HOUSE WILL SHOW UP ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF IMPERIAL AVE.!! We took a Lyft from the airport and we stopped on the other side. We looked and looked and couldn't find the house. Finally we asked someone in a shop, who said it was on the opposite side of the street. And then, it was quite obvious where the house is located!!
Bottom line - we would stay here again!