Check in was super easy. We were traveling with my grandmother and my 1.5 year old. My grandmother did say “no more stairs” next time we go somewhere LOL but she made it. Todd has a baby gate at the top of the stairs and it was very secure. I would say this place is very toddler friendly. The location is absolutely perfect if you’re wanting somewhere quiet but still close to downtown away from the crowds. We met many great neighborhood people while we were playing in the maple leaves out on the front lawn.