What a great place to stay for the 2017 total solar eclipse (or anything else that might bring someone to Salem)! Sharon's backyard is private and even were it not for the eclipse, it would've been a great place to just hang out and relax. The home's location is very convenient to all sorts of restaurants and shopping.
Inside, the bed and comforter were amazingly comfortable. The bedroom is very private and the small refrigerator in the large walk-in closet was very useful. The desk in the bedroom provided a nice work surface and the power strip was conveniently located on the desktop (no bending down below the desk to plug anything in). The wi-fi worked flawlessly. The bathroom was very clean and functional, which to me, is one of the most important factors in any rental. It is not an en suite bathroom so guests to Sharon's home will also use it but it sure seemed that her guests were very considerate and I could leave my toiletries out. A Keurig coffee maker with a wide variety of coffee pods was a very welcoming touch.
Of course, Otis made the stay even better!