Amanda is an amazing host and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The apartment is centrally located in downtown Salem and you can get to many great restaurants and shopping by walking a few blocks. We were staying here while looking for a house after I relocated here for a new job. The rates were very reasonable and the apartment was large enough that we felt we had plenty of space. There is also a deck in the back that overlooks a large creek. If you are staying in Salem this a great choice to stay.