I stayed at Kit's house in, literally, the heart of the Hawthorne District for one week in the Spring of 2013. The location was simply amazing. Could not ask for a better spot in the neighborhood, grocery stores, coffee shops, food, local shopping, movie theatre, bars, parks, etc etc... everything wonderful about the Southwest. Laurelhurst Park and Mt. Tabor were so near I found myself running there everyday. Great location! Check in/check out was easy. Kit was very friendly and easy going. Her dog is cute and kept to himself. Her housemate was nice and kept to himself. The room was spacious and had everything one person would need for a night away from home. Twin bed, side table, reading chair. The closet has a dresser and hanging rod, and some storage space for luggage, which was nice. The bedroom window offered a very pleasant breeze and view of the sunset, and the front and back porches were lovely outdoor areas in a quaint and surprisingly quiet block for being so close to everything. My only reservations were about the kitchen and bathroom. For the price, for a night or two, it was a good stay, but I've found better places in terms of cleanliness and quality for the same price since. Nevertheless, Kit's home made for a great home away from home. I appreciated the privacy, ease, spaciousness, and charm of her Hawthorne home. I would recommend it to a traveler or visitor seeking a no frills nights rest, who likes eating out. Anyways, there is a lot to see and eat around the corner!