Shannon is the definition of a superhost. I was traveling with a co-worker and we had two separate rooms in the upstairs of the host's home for a week.
The upstairs has a private bathroom and was much like a private apartment. The only difference was that you do have to walk through the common living area to get upstairs. I never once heard a single sound from anyone else in the home. Honestly I never knew if we were the only ones home or not.
The outdoor area of Shannon's home is a lovely space for sitting and visiting with other guests or the hosts in the home. My traveling companion had many enjoyable evenings sitting out back visiting and drinking a glass of wine with the others living/staying in the home. I often referred to the backyard as the "secret garden". A charming space for sure!
As a Midwesterner visiting the Pacific Northwest there were things that were different than what I had experienced in the past. For instance, the house does not have central AC, but there were window units in both of our bedrooms (which I understand is more common in the area). The home is also an adorable historic home so it had some of the attributes that an older home typically has. There was a bit of a older home smell, but the home was sparkling clean.
The space we staying in has a narrow staircase that was a bit steep (common for the home's period) so if you have any mobility issues, it might be a little difficult.
Overall, our stay was great and Shannon's willingness to interact with us and give us suggestions when we asked made our experience even better.