Chip's place is amazing, beyond amazing really! When we arrived Chip was not at the house, but he instructed us how to let ourselves in. We were happy to have that time alone to take in the splendor and explore the treasures spread throughout the common areas of the house. Even with the grandeur of the decorations, the house felt cozy and welcoming, and we enjoyed taking naps and reading out in the beautiful garden. Also, breakfast! We thought we would sleep in every day, but found ourselves waking up every morning just to take part in the delicious spread. I'm still thinking about the breakfast quiche! For the neighborhood, it is a short walk to downtown, which was great for us. We were happy that other reviews mentioned that the neighborhood was not as fancy as the house just so that we weren't surprised. Chip's place is definitely a diamond in the rough (and that's part of its charm). We never felt unsafe in the neighborhood, but did choose to take cabs when coming home late at night, as I think is prudent when you're in unfamiliar territory. All in all, we had a wonderful experience and would definitely stay with Chip again!