Mike’s place is conveniently located 10-15 minutes from both downtown, and the mountains respectively. The neighborhood seemed safe for the most part, but I would be cautious at night since it gets very dark in that area.
Yes, it is a basement suite, so we heard people walking above. But we rarely heard anything else, if you are concerned about noise levels.
My boyfriend and I loved that there was a comfy living room with a TV to watch before bed, and the fan in the bedroom kept us cool throughout the night.
I would recommend staying here if this is the price range you are most comfortable with.