Tonya and Miles' Retro Pad was the perfect home-base for our stay in Denver!
While it was a bit removed from the downtown area, the walk to the nearby train station was pleasant and easy (at any hour of the day or night). A short 15-minute train ride takes you to the center of Denver where you can catch a bus to just about anywhere - the public transportation system is very good. We did lots of walking in the city and were glad to have done so - very beautiful! (We also had a rental car and were thankful for the off-street parking spot provided by the hosts.)
The neighborhood was very friendly and accommodating - a few nice parks, several main avenues with all the usual commercial conveniences, and some really great local businesses that are worth checking out.
As for the Retro Pad itself, it was like stepping back in time to the 1970's :) Really cool vintage vibes with plenty of modern comfort - a HUGE HiDef TV, a Blu-Ray player with lots of movies, and even a USB record player. The kitchenette was totally sufficient for our needs (we like to eat out a lot), and we were happy with the Keurig coffee maker and small dorm fridge. The bathroom was spacious and tidy, and the shower pressure was excellent. The large bed in the bedroom was super-comfortable, and there was plenty of closet/dresser space for the two of us with two-weeks worth of clothes etc. There was no access to a washer/dryer at the Pad, but we found a great laundromat only a couple of minutes drive away in the neighborhood.
The Retro Pad is, essentially, the finished basement in the hosts' house, but there was nevertheless plenty of privacy. It is definitely NOT a place for "party people" who make lots of noise and stay up all night, but for quiet/laid-back folks like my wife and I it was perfect - totally chill ;) We never had any issues with noise from upstairs, nor did our hosts have any issues with noise from us downstairs.
We saw Tonya and Miles only a couple times during our stay, but they were really fantastic and fun folks to talk to. Tonya had the most amazing cookies waiting for us upon arrival and they are super-delicious, so do yourself a favor and get some!
All in all, we can't recommend the Retro Pad highly enough if you're looking for a unique, clean, safe, and enjoyable place to stay while in Denver. We will definitely stay there again the next time we are in town!