Jay and Lisa were there to greet me, and they were very warm and personable. Their parking spot in an alley drive was a great bonus, and easier to get in and out of than I anticipated.
Two colleagues met me at the Kick Ass Loft to work on some writing projects (we write young adult novels). We spent most of our time working in the loft, so we got to know it quite well. Jay and Lisa provided a binder full of resources, so we were able to get local takeout without much break in productivity (and their food recommendations were perfect). We took full advantage of great WiFi and the Keurig machine (with easy access to more pods at the corner Walgreens). I also appreciated that they gave us contact information for local hospitals and doctors (thank God they weren't necessary).
The street was quiet without being dead, though we were their during the first few mild days in March in the midst of a pretty harsh winter. The day we were scheduled to leave, the city was under a winter storm advisory, but the parking and alley were well cleared. Getting around was easier than expected, given the winter conditions. The space was clean, homey, and very well maintained. It was perfect for our needs, and Jay and Lisa went above and beyond as hosts. We would definitely consider staying there again.