Staying at Doreen's was lovely. We arrived in the evening, she showed us her beautiful home, the room we would be staying in, and made sure we were comfortable for the night. The next day she made us a delicious breakfast, coffee, and let our daughter pick-and-eat all the apples she wanted from the tree in her yard. Our dog, Oreo, loved her home as well and her pets, which were so calm and easygoing, making us feel right at home. Doreen lives in a beautiful neighborhood, very close to City park, a playground, and a library, as well as some very sweet little shops, a deli, and a bookstore. It is very walkable and everyone I encountered was so friendly.
Doreen was an amazing host, and in addition to making sure we had everything we needed during our stay, she even helped us look for apartments, recommended tons of fun, family friendly activities in the neighborhood (that were free!) and made sure we felt welcome. It felt much more like staying with a good friend, rather than simply renting a room.