Karen was an amazing host, and she obviously puts a lot of thought into her place and guests. She was super friendly and always quick to respond to messages. She left helpful tips about the place and local attractions. She even shared a great story about the history of her house. Karen's place is to die for. It felt like home. It's within walking distance to the Gilbert children's museum and Salem indoor carousel. She had games available for us to play with our kiddos. There was breakfast, and good coffee. The place is bigger than I expected, and the neighborhood quiet and seemed secure. It's right down the street from the Oregon School of Massage, which was where my husband needed to be for the weekend. It couldn't have been more perfect. My five-year old even insisted we move in!