We enjoyed our stay here and the kids (3 and 7) enjoyed running around the courtyard. It was nice to know we had a locked gate in the area for entry. The walls are pretty thin, so be sure to be respectful of your neighbors here. I wouldn't expect to walk to downtown unless you enjoy a pretty good uphill hike (we didn't attempt with our little ones, but drove it to scope it out). It had everything we needed and it was a great central location to get to places in Nashville easily.