Checking in at Cari's place was really easy. Her communication is excellent - she asked when we'd be arriving to see if she would need to leave the lights on for us. While we could still hear their dogs barking or people walking around upstairs, it wasn't a shock nor a big deal (the dogs are mentioned in the listing and if we were staying at a hotel, we'd expect to hear people above us or in the hallways). Cari left us plenty of Tide pods for the washer, which was thoughtful (instead of just one or two) and dishwasher pods. The kitchen was nicely stocked with plates, mugs, etc. We also appreciated the bottle of wine, chocolates, and personal note left for us when we arrived.
The location itself is great. A few short blocks to lots of restaurants, and if you feel like walking farther, within walking distance to the Mall. If you don't feel like walking, there were plenty of scooters and bikes nearby. Rideshares were reasonably priced to the downtown area, as well.