My stay at Macro House was perfect for getting my feet on the ground in town. I wasn't home much, but whenever I was, there was a friendly conversation to be had, or a space for me to bury myself in my work.
Lots of varied personalities coming and going, weekly communal events and a cleaning crew that does an impressive job of reigning in what is essentially a college dorm/hostel for working adults and grad students in their late 20's-30's. The lifestyle might not fit all (shared bathrooms, late night going-ons ect), but I would definitely stay there again myself.