The location is undeniably scenic, and well placed for anyone with a hiking bug, bordered by both the rose and Japanese gardens on one side, and Forest Park on the other. The wall into downtown is about a mile downhill, but midwesterners may find themselves taking cabs back uphill. Sharon and Wes are great hosts, and run the place attentively. I'd stay here again, but add a day to make better use of the proximity to Forest Park.