I live in Salem and stayed here for three weeks while looking for a long-term rental. The place is nice and the bedroom is spacious. There is a wood-burning stove and plenty of wood to help keep the place cozy.

The kitchen has a toaster oven and a portable two-burner electric stove. Not a full setup, but enough to easily make some small meals.

I work downtown, and it is about a 30-minute walk. This takes you through parks on both sides of the river. In the rainy season, you'll get a bit soggy on the trip, but it would be a great walk in the dry months.

Sarah was a nice, friendly host. This is a great place for one or two people. I would stay here again.