While we never got to meet Ali (we kept missing each other), David was extremely accommodating and friendly. The space itself is ideal - we had the entire upstairs to ourselves with a private bath, and even a little kitchen area with a microwave, electric kettle, sink, etc. David gave us some great neighborhood suggestions and even had a couple of bikes we could have used (it rained a lot while we were there, so we didn't). But everything is within walking distance. The Alberta Arts neighborhood is charming, and there's something for everyone to enjoy.