One of the best-organized AirBnB hosts we've ever seen. Shelley has customized this apartment for tourists, from the decor to the guidebooks. Her 5-page guide to the neighborhood was comprehensive and helpful.

Although this is a finished basement, it does not feel damp. The kitchen/living space is pleasant, well lit, and spacious. The shower is terrific. No windows in the bedroom, which can be a bit gloomy, or a plus if you like to sleep in. The street itself is fairly quiet, with carefully maintained gardens in front of many houses (it has won an award for greenest block).

We managed to find street parking for both nights of our stay, but if you arrive late in the evening, you may have to search a while for a spot. Entrance is via a key in a combination lock box, so you don't have to time your arrival to your host's availability.