I'd like to start off by saying that my biggest hesitation when making this booking was several of the reviews talking about how it's a bad part of town and they didn't feel safe. After my stay I think thats pretty ridiculous. It is definitely accurate to describe it as a transitional neighborhood, but I don't think anybody in my group felt unsafe or worried at any point. It is a very quiet neighborhood. Lots of street parking available and very little foot traffic or crowding.
Julian and Nada were exceptional hosts. At first I thought some of the rules and potential fees seemed a little excessive, after the stay and communication with them it is very clear to me that they are not unreasonable whatsoever, and are all in place to keep it a consistently nice place to stay.
The house itself is beautiful. Everybody loved the unique and themed decor. I had a group of 7, including 2 couples each with their own room, and it accommodated us perfectly. In agreement with the listing, I think up to 10 people would be able to very comfortably stay also without being too crowded.
Location couldn't be much better. It is definitely not a comfortable walking distance from downtown, but it is within a 10 minute car ride of just about anywhere downtown and surrounding that you would want to visit.