We loved our stay at Karen's place. Though Karen was out of town and we didn't have the chance to meet, she was easily available by text message and let us know everything we needed to have a comfortable stay. Knowing that we were bringing our sons (two years old and newborn), Karen thoughtfully left a high chair and toddler dishes in the kitchen for our use. The location was perfect for us. It's within a mile of Riverfront Park and stops and restaurants downtown. We spent a lot of time at Riverfront Park, walking on the paths, playing on the playground, and riding the carousel. We were very comfortable during our stay -- I think we all actually slept better than we do at home! We'll definitely return if we're in Salem again.