I had a great time staying here. Sophia (filling in for Ian) was a lovely host- welcoming, friendly, informative and readily available for questions. I enjoyed spending time and talking with her and her roommate, as they are both quite interesting, but there was also alot of privacy when I needed it. The furnishings are eclectic, the vibe is casual. The house has some beautiful decorative elements, lots of stained an etched glass, cool carved wooden moldings, some exposed brick, interesting tile work, etc. I felt very much at home, as this place reminded me of my student days, in a good way...
There are two adorable, friendly, well-behaved little dogs.
My room was adequate, with a chair, a dresser and a sizable closet. The bed was quite comfortable. The location was perfect for me, as I was in town for a workshop that was a pleasant 20 minute walk away, but there isn't very much around close-by, aside from a nice coffee shop, a market that I didn't venture into, and a few restaurants about 5 blocks away. However, the bus stop is just a block away, and takes you into downtown, and of course, there's always Uber. The amazing Botanical Gardens are a 5-minute walk.
I recommend staying here, and would stay here again.