This was a very cute treasure in the downtown area, very conveniently located to many other attractions. We loved the space and how you could tell it was owned by someone who loves books and learning, and it was very inspirational on how I would want to organize my own study space at home. I was surprised at the noise I could hear from the normal living area. I believe the residents were being quiet and going about normal activities but you could still hear dishes and conversations. And to no fault of the hosts, right outside of the entrance is very urban with its noises and smells, including either dog/human waste. It depends on your level of sensitivity to those things, but it was otherwise a lovely space.