We stayed with friends and our dogs when we came to Springfield for a dock diving nationals competition. The fenced in yard was great for the dogs to run and play and take care of business, there is even a handy doggy-doo disposal container on the back patio to drop poop bags in! The neighbors do have a couple of friendly dogs, but we had no issues with them, other than a little barking when our dogs would go out and they all said hi to each other. The house was comfortable and in a great location, close to lots of places to eat, and not too far from our event center. We had a couple of minor issues that our host responded to promptly. We had a great stay, and appreciated the timely communication and hospitality of our host!