We loved our stay in Katie's house! Although we were in a basement, there was a lot of natural light coming in through a few windows so it never felt like we were below ground :) Katie and I conversed several times through messages before my trip, and we never met in person, but I felt like we had great "access" to her if need be during our stay. We appreciated the coffee/tea/water/snacks she provided to help us during our travels. The neighborhood is also very nice and quiet but was within walking distance to many great restaurants. We felt very safe walking at night as a couple.