From the moment I walked in and saw the "Welcome, Brian" sign until the moment Lisa came out to say good-bye as I was waiting for Uber to take me to the airport, I couldn't have felt more welcome or comfortable. And the space itself was just as welcoming, with plenty of room(s) and a not-stuffy collection of interesting antiques and clever knick-knacks. This was truly a home-away-from-home.

One word of warning for tall people, though: As this is a converted attic space, there are many angled ceilings and one particularly low bathroom door. I'm 6' 3", and I had to watch my head (but I'm used to it).