This is a wonderful little retreat. Private and generally quiet. Great for a dog! Pleasant outside space. Bed is super soft - like sleeping on a marshmallow! It is close to the main commercial avenue and near a lovely old cemetery. I would not say it is a comfortable walk to any parks or attractions but for the cemetery which permits walking dogs on leash. It is close to many standard suburban businesses but not a quaint old downtown. Driving to downtown, the capital and municipal buildings and parks is short and easy though. I will definitely stay again if in Salem.