Right before we arrived, I read some reviews and was really concerned about what kind of space we were in for. My concerns were totally unwarranted! The space was lovely. Yes, it's a basement, so the ceilings are low. However, it is very spacious and none of us felt clausterphobic in the least. The yard is lovely and perfect for our two dogs! Location was perfect! It is off a very busy street, but you can't hear any or that through the windows.