Stayed here for almost 3 weeks and it was great! The house can be hard to find - it's accessible from the main street by walking along a side-path along a few other homes or you have to drive through a long alley to get direct access to the apartment. There is a parking small lot directly behind the house and it's safe to park your car there, but it could be tough maneuvering into a spot with 4-5 other cars there. When this was the situation, we had to find parking on the street. Normal Heights is a sweet neighborhood with a lot of quaint small businesses, coffee shops, and bars. We walked to everything on that street, which was perfect for a quick coffee break or evening drink. It's 20-30 minutes to the beach, depending on the beach you're heading to. Would stay here again!