I highly recommend staying in Tina's home. While a basement apartment, the house was raised and so there is plenty of light. It has a minimalist yet warm and nurturing feel with lots of plants and nature/spiritual art work. The back patio is surrounded by a lush garden oasis. The neighborhood is very quiet and peaceful but the vibrant restaurant/shop areas of both Hawthorne and Belmont Streets are both under a 5-minute walk. Tina went above and beyond in welcoming and taking care of us.