I was in town alone for 8 days to train for running, and staying with Melinda was awesome. There was yogurt and bread to eat before I got to the grocery store, and I was able to cook dinner almost every night. Tons of books to read and Melinda is such a awesome woman!!! Also, literally everything you need is within walking distance at Liberty station. As a young girl I was safe and comfortable. The airplanes didn't bother me at all. Would definitely come back for another stay. To the reviewers that say it isn't clean enough... I would remind them that this is a home, not a hotel. If hotel-like cleanliness is THAT important to you, than stay in a hotel for $100 more. It was just fine for me!