Five Stars, with a caveat...I loved staying at Kate's place and will absolutely stay again. I gave all five stars for the different elements of cleanliness, location, etc. because it was awesome.
I'm pretty laid back and wasn't bothered by the kid noises (above and next door) and I gave it an overall rating of 5 stars despite the kid sounds. I've got kids too and am just thankful that when I'm traveling for work I don't have to be in charge of them!! ;) However, some people might be bothered by the sounds. They weren't excessive but the kids could be heard early in the morning and in the evening. If you fall into this category, this place might not be for you.
The decor was relaxing and had everything I needed. The place was spotless and I appreciated that the host had shampoo, conditioner, soap, and a hairdryer. Kate was very responsive throughout my stay and it was clear that she wanted me to have a good experience.