Very charming place, very private, great host. I was there for work so I wasn't able to really take advantage of the balcony but it was really nice. There is a great mall and supermarket nearby and some decent restaurants as well. Also a nice biking/running/walking path. The area felt very safe and family friendly. I can't comment on public transportation to downtown because I just cabbed back and forth to my conference. Would definitely stay with Manuel again.