This is a wonderful house that is super convenient with a great host. Grocery stores, restaurants, Target, Walmart and many other chain stores are within several minutes. While the property is dog friendly, don't be concerned about a doggy-smell. There wasn't one. I am a little picky and will judge a property based on, among many things, bath towels. These are not the low end, rough, thin towels that many rentals provide. Lots of other things in the house are of higher quality as well. They get high marks for that. We would highly recommend this house and will not hesitate to stay here again! Thanks, Jessica, for the hospitality.