We stayed at Emily and Chad's for a few days at the end of a very long trip. Their place worked out great for us. Near a park for walking the dog. Easy parking because we had a car. It's a basement so it stays cool in the heat and they've done a great job of making it feel homey. Great little kitchen with the essentials for cooking if you need to. But close enough to walk to some good restaurants. Light rail is just around the corner for an easier trip into other areas.
They were really easy to communicate with and were very welcoming. I would definitely stay again. Check in is easy and they responded quickly to questions. Couldn't ask for better hosts!