Catherine was super welcoming and kind. She not only provided fresh fruit and snacks for our arrival, but went out of her way to accommodate our group (two teenagers and two adults) by letting one kid sleep downstairs in the main house so the kids didn't have to share a bed. Her little dog Oscar was quiet and very companionable. It felt like we were visiting a good friend. Everything was very clean and comfortable.

The rooms are great for hanging out and reading, but it's in a great part of town, a beautiful tree-lined neighborhood for walking, with lots of great places to eat and drink on nearby Division, and Hawthorne is just a few blocks further with a Powell's and a movie theater, and lots more restaurants and pubs.

Minuses: we were there during a warm June, and the upstairs rooms got quite hot, especially at night, even running the window-unit air conditioner all the time. The double bed felt quite small for a couple used to a king-size.