You can CLEARLY see the needle and the walk is like 5 minutes away, exactly like in the description. Karen was a great host, check-in was a breeze, and we needed minor accommodations which she gratefully gave to us. If you and one other person need a place to stay for a week or so, this is the place. It was clean, welcoming, and fantastic, the space was always comforting after an entire day of being out in the cold rain. Decompression was honestly the best part of our stay. And if we ever go back, I hope we can stay here again!