I came to Salem for a conference and was not familiar with the area. Sara and the Garden Studio Apt. were wonderful! Sara met me there to give some instructions on the fireplace, amenities etc. and just to be a great and personable hostess. I indicated that I was interested in birding while I was in the area since I was traveling by foot while attending the conference and she immediately had me borrow a book specializing in the specific bird species of the area that I took on my walks each day. Her library is a wonderful resource for any traveler- just as Sara is fount of knowledge herself! I left knowing that this will be the place that I stay in Salem from now on!