Deb is a magnificent host! She is attentive, went out of her way to be helpful and is good fun to chat with. Chuck and Katrina, while I saw less of them, also contributed to making my stay easy and comfortable. The main floor apartment is spacious, with plenty of room for 3-4 people to share. The kitchen is a good work space and well-equipped; the dining and living room areas are great for socializing; and, access to the back yard with BBQ is perfect.
Belmont House is on a major bus line (20 minutes into downtown); 2-3 blocks from a cluster of shops (gourmet food store, coffee shops, restos, bars, etc.); and, for those who like to walk, easy walking distance through nice neighborhoods to the shops, restos, food trucks, etc. on SE Hawthorne and SE Division.
During my stay there were different groups in the upstairs and downstairs units. Interesting to meet and never any undue noise or other problems.