Jen was a terrific host, and her semi-basement room was great. The room has a private outside entrance and instructions to get in were very clear. The other entrance leads into the house where there is a bathroom dedicated to the guests. Both the room and the bathroom are on a separate floor from everything else, so it feels very private. Jen's dogs are friendly but, even when I came in while she was out, they did not race down the stairs to greet me. So no need to worry if you're averse to dogs.
The room itself is warm (thanks to thermostat-controlled space heater) and well-decorated with a terrific library. Local restaurant and bar suggestions are exhaustive, and, as a former resident of the neighborhood, I mostly agreed. The bed is a fold-out day bed, and can be quite noisy when toss and turn. Wasn't an issue for us, but could be if you're a light sleeper. The street can get a bit noisy too but that's unavoidable in the neighborhood.
I would definitely stay there again next time I visit.