It has character...the windows, lots of light, the hardwood floor...very cute. I am so spoiled, I couldn't function without a lot of agitation in something that small, but for starting out, it will be great. It's cute and yes...that park looks awesome and all the neat things to do right around there. It just seems like a really nice area to reside. Maybe the crate can be also a coffee or end table. Congrats!
If you get a toaster oven, be sure to unplug it when not in use. Those things can be dangerous (as can be toasters and coffee machines...big cause of fires) I had a toaster oven that spontaneously caught fire (I wasn't even using it at the time) and I calmly picked it up and carried it slowly outside and tossed it in the snow. I never bought one since.