I look for walk-able places to stay near public transport so I can do without a car when travel. As one might imagine, this can be a challenge in cities like Dallas, but Karen's studio is about as good as it gets in this environment. This quiet apartment is located within a few minutes walk of a major DART station (Mockingbird), shops, a grocery store (Kroger's), cafes and restaurants. Although I did not go there this trip, the SMU campus gate is probably a 10-15 walk.
Having said that, and since I know most visitors will have a car, I would strongly recommend this airbnb property on its own merits for its comfort and pleasing surroundings. The room -- really a modest studio apartment -- is large and well fitted out, and located above a detached garage behind Karen's house. The garden entrance includes a lovely fish pond (meet Glinda and her friends!) and is sheltered by one or two large leafy trees. The apartment really isn't set up for cooking per se, but a small fridge, coffee maker, and toaster oven, along with easy access to food shopping meant that I was able to keep some prepared food on hand for breakfasts, snacks, and a few light meals.
Karen and Mark were very welcoming and hospitable hosts. I did not encounter any difficulties, but I know if I had they would have been on hand to help. I had an excellent stay and highly recommend these lodgings for short term visits to central Dallas.