Linda is the best! My train came in before noon and my outbound train was 6pm and not only did Linda let me check in early where most places check in isn't until 3 or 4pm but she let me keep my bags at her place on my last day so I could sight see until my late afternoon train without having to drag luggage all over creation.
Her animals are very sweet and when I checked in she had some menus for local restaurants for me - they were very good - and a treat to give her dog Mookie who then became my friend forever.
The cat is friendly and I even got to feed crackers to the bird.
The location is great - restaurants are very close and the EL isn't far either. The room is good sized with a bathroom across the hall.
Despite the menagerie Linda's house is very clean and quiet. There are all sorts of cool decorations and artifacts from around the world.
Honestly it felt more like staying with a friend or relative than simply a rented room. I would definitely stay with again.