Kate was a great host! The birdhouse is a great place to stay (we were there for a night). It isn't the most luxurious but Kate made sure that we had everything at our disposal including water and goodies. Its well located and close to the downtown areas. Even all the famous mansions are closeby. There is a staircase outside and inside so keep that in mind if you have problems climbing stairs. We had a great stay! Kate also helped with suggestions for places to visit/restaurants and it was very easy to get the keys from her and return it.