Rita does a great job of communicating before you even get there to put you at ease, and takes time to show you the house and answer questions. She has some little dogs that we enjoyed meeting. They were around several times and they were a lot of fun to get to know. Although the house is an older two story just like the whole neighborhood. The area is well kept and quiet, and is just a few blocks from the park and the zoo, restaurants and stores. Rita keeps the house beautiful and our bedroom was a very comfortable and relaxed atmosphere for our stay. Rita is very clear about her own daily schedule, so we could come and go and feel comfortable about when to say hi or ask questions. A great stay, great location, great host.