Ling and Chris's place is as cute as it looks. It's a basement, so there's a stuffy smell when you first enter, but it's not overwhelmingly suffocating. (Just something to be aware of if you have allergies.) The room I slept in was as comfy as being home. Actually, it's the only night I really slept well during my week travels. (I stayed in hotels for the rest of my trip, but wanted to try something different while passing through Denver.)

I will say this about the area: The neighborhood streets are adorable. Yet, the business strip is a bit intimidating. This place isn't in the heart of the city, which is why I chose it. I wanted to stay somewhere where I could truly unwind. (The garden is perfect for unwinding!) But, there really isn't much around it, and the few blocks of the business district I did walk were slightly intimidating. At least, I found them to be as I was traveling alone and a stranger of the area. However, Ling did leave exploration suggestions and information about connecting to public transportation. Perhaps if work sends me west again, I'll plan for time to actually make use of them.

I didn't actually talk to Ling or Chris for more than a few seconds as I saw them in passing. They were very respectful of my privacy, and as I mentioned, everything was well prepared and planned out for my stay. If you're an animal lover, along with the adorable apartment and backyard, they have two cats and a dog. They mentioned that the cats were not friendly. But, I must confess, the grey one and I bonded before I left. (This was the cats idea, not mine.) Their dog is super friendly. Just the cutest little thing. Loved playing tug-o-war with her.

Upon awaking, Ling had prepared an incredibly delicious scone for my breakfast accompanied with homemade jams. Wish I had asked for two!