While we enjoyed our stay, we were a little concerned about the area when we turned onto the street where the property is located. In all honesty, it looked and felt sketchy - fences with barbed wire, empty lots and train tracks across the street from the residence. For two women traveling alone, we had cause for concern. However, it is on a dead-end street and ended up being safer than it first appeared. Also, be aware the location is on the flight path for the Memphis airport, so we did hear a fair share of planes the first night. Other nights we hardly heard any planes. Surprisingly, the trains came through very slowly and quietly. Our host was very quick to answer any questions. The residence is just as the pictures indicate. Very modern and looks to be fairly new. The location was convenient for commuting into downtown and the zoo. We wouldn't hesitate to stay here again.