Sara is a fantastic host. She provided for every need and added thoughtful touches above and beyond, like homegrown and homemade breakfast goodies waiting for us upon our arrival. She was responsive to questions and both open and available, but left us to our privacy otherwise, which we appreciated. The Garden Studio Apartment was perfect for our stay in Salem. It has some (very) minor quirks such as a small tv with limited cable, or a small kitchen (but cleverly laid out & well supplied) - nothing that was an issue for us in the least. On the contrary, it suited us perfectly. It was clean and snug, quiet and restful, with a cozy gas fireplace, comfy plush couch, shelves full of good books and comfortable beds. We could look out upon the private garden sanctuary from the dining table, sitting area or bedroom, or better yet we could just walk out and sit in it. We would definitely stay in it again for a future trip to the Salem area. Highly recommend!