This is a great, spacious home. We were surprised how big the rooms were! There was plenty of room for the 3 families to spread out and visit, play or sleep. The upstairs sitting area is big as well as the downstairs area. It was also nice to have a table that sat our group of 5 adults and 3 children. The kitchen was also big with lots of room to cook. The private courtyard out back was also a lovely place to sit on a beautiful day. Being located within walking distance of the Zoo is a huge plus! We walked down and got right in while others were struggling to find parking. It's also very easy to take public transportation down to the mall and just about 20 min to drive. There are grocery stores and coffee shops nearby also. Tess is a wonderful host and was very quick to respond to any questions we had. All in all, the perfect place to stay with a large family group!