The house is a lot bigger than it appears from the street, don't be fooled. The neighborhood is quiet and charming and there are plenty of things to do nearby, especially if you have kids. The zoo and a museum are just down the street with lots of parks in the area. The thing I loved most about this house as a parent with a 2 year old was that there weren't a bunch of knickknacks everywhere for the baby to get into. My husband and I got to relax instead of chasing her around the house to keep her out of things. Overall, we had a great experience with this house.