I had a great stay at Rita’s. She was a fantastic host: when I mentioned I was hiking, I found a “Colorado’s Best Hikes” book places on my bed. The room was just what I was hoping, and access to kitchen and living room was a bonus. The neighborhood is nice and quiet, perfect for sitting on the porch when relaxing. There are some great breakfast spots in the area like Denver Biscuit, and the bus to downtown is about 15 minutes (or $6 Uber). It’s also close to the park and Botanical Gardens.