This was a wonderful place to stay. Close enough to the touristy activity, but far enough away from it to be quiet and peaceful. Laurie is a terrific host, as she is friendly, knowledgeable about her city and its goings-on, and responsive if you have any questions or need information. The room I stayed in was clean, comfortable, and roomy. I took the option of pushing 2 beds together to form a king-sized bed and it was very comfortable. Since it was on the third floor, the window air conditioner came in handy to knock the edge off any warmth that may have been present, but I did not need to run it all the time. The ceiling fan in the room was much appreciated as well. While there are no shops or restaurants in the immediate area, I found an abundance of choices a mere 15 minutes away by foot. The weather was spectacular during my stay (very warm, breezy, and not at all humid) so I did not mind at all venturing out to see what was around. All in all, I definitely recommend booking and staying at Laurie's place. If the stars and planets line up correctly next time, I will be back!