We loved staying at Heidi's place. We went into it with the expectation that we were just renting a room, but the well-stocked kitchen and the lovely garden sitting area really made it feel like a home for the weekend. It was so nice to have breakfast and snacks, and maybe we're just caffeine addicts, but it was also a huge treat to have a place to make coffee and tea any time we wanted.

Heidi was out of town for the weekend during our stay, so we didn't have the pleasure of meeting her in person, but her whimsical notes, plus ready access to her by text / email, made it feel like she was with us in spirit and gave a real warmth to our stay. Her check-in directions were very clear and complete, so we never needed to get in touch with questions, but I would have felt very comfortable contacting her if we had needed to.

We really enjoyed the bohemian vibe of Heidi's place -- and it's a big old purple house, with all of the charm and quirkiness that comes with big old purple houses. It was very clean and pretty much everything was in good working order, but I would just note that if you're looking for granite countertops and spa-like bathroom fixtures, over-the-top McMansion-style, this listing might not be the one for you. :)

Last but not least -- the location, for us, could not have been more perfect, as we were in town for a workshop at an arts center that was just down the street. Dilla's Ethiopian, which is one of my favorite restaurants, is also within short walking distance, and we became big fans of the nearby Afro Deli, too. United Noodles is a grocery store about 2 minutes away by car, and it has an amazing ramen bar smack dab in the middle of it. The neighborhood around Heidi's is a funky, safe, quiet, diverse neighborhood with lots of fun and interesting options within walking distance. We arrived on Friday night and didn't get back in the car until our ramen pilgrimage on Sunday.

We're already looking forward to coming back next year and staying at the Heidihouse again!