The location is idyllic: just down the block is the walking path by the ocean with a view of mountains across the water. The sky, mountains, and ocean are different every day and always beautiful. You are also within a five-minute walk of a bus stop, grocery store, drugstore, bookstore / cafe and other amenities in an interesting picturesque neighbourhood. Beacon Hill Park with its magnificent trees, and the attractions of downtown, are both in walking distance.
Linda's place is comfortable and lovely, with colourful local art on every wall and a lot of daylight from big windows (with adjustable blinds for privacy). There is a kitchen with room to eat in, a large living room, a large bedroom, and a bathroom (with clawfoot bathtub), as well as a porch and yard. We (a married couple) lived there happily for four months. We cooked and baked, and sometimes invited a guest or two over for dinner. I am a university professor and worked from home comfortably, including teaching online courses. Now and then one of our children (university students) slept over on the sofa bed.
Linda and Dave, who live nearby, and their son James, who lives in the building, are the most generous and caring landlords / hosts you could possibly ask for. They responded quickly and helpfully to every message from us. If we needed something they provided it, including an extra table and folding chairs. As a family who celebrate Jewish holidays, we particularly appreciated their encouragement and support for building a sukkah in the front yard. Besides all this practical support, Linda frequently surprised us with gifts of homemade jam, cookies, granola and other wonderful treats. We truly felt like guests, not tenants, experiencing genuine, warm, generous hospitality.