The place was impeccable and with a series of small touches that showed the length to which the host went out of his way (a small welcome fruit basket, some supplies in the fridge, a vase of freshly cut flowers, coffee, a few notes to help us get the most out of the neighborhood). There is also a fabulous varanda, with understated lighting touches, that added an outdoor angle to the place for coffee, fresh air, a glass of wine in the evening, or just to see traffic going by. Everything - from towels, to excellent cotton sheets and lots of pillows - indicated that Rob has thought about how to make this an enjoyable pad for the weekend.