Nicole's place is in a very convenient location - near some major arteries, yet it is without much traffic noise. The apartment is nicely appointed and spacious. The sleeper sofas are comfortable (I tested one out for a night when my family was staying with me) and Nicole provided plenty of linens and pillows to ensure we would be accommodated. The elevated garden setting of the apartment, which is above a garage, makes it feel like a romantic tree house - which I really loved.
I stayed during a "heat wave" week for the Western USA. While the apartment does not have central AC, there is an AC unit in the large living room and it did a good job of circulating cool air throughout the place. The ceiling fan in the dining room works nicely also to cool things down. Leaving the windows closed and darkened during the day helped prevent the place from getting too hot in the first place. The evening breeze cooled everything down nicely and it was pleasant to sleep with the windows open (without AC).
I really liked the style in which Nicole furnished the home. It is modern, eclectic with some warm touches. The white kitchen is darling!
Nicole gave detailed instructions about check in and check out and was ready to answer any questions during my stay. I really appreciated being well-informed. It was also nice to be able to park in the driveway with my rental car rather than having to park on the street (which had ample parking).
I will definitely keep Nicole's home in mind for future stays whether on business or traveling with family.