This house was ideal for my travel needs: not a hotel, but not with friends or family either. I'm from Minneapolis originally and went looking for a place to stay in a neighborhood I knew, and this was the first place that I noticed. Perfect location, easily accessible by bus and on foot; close to tons of restaurants, the University campus, and also the trains and the bike share stations. Grocery co-op nearby. I didn't really need a car at all. Even though it is close to all these city-style amenities, the house is right across from a woodsy park area and just up the hill from the river.

Cameron's family was cheerful and hospitable (without ever in any way being in-your-face about it) and their beautiful house feels very lived-in and comfortable. I felt at home right away, which was great as I had a very busy week. The solid walls of the old house mean that while you are occasionally aware you are not the only person in the house, you can't really hear anything in particular and you don't feel like you are disturbing the rest of the house when you happen to be up in the middle of the night or get back after a late dinner.

I loved that Cameron was there to greet and show me around, and left a detailed note with information about the house and so on. The family dog was also a bright spot for me.