This is a beautifully designed space with very tasteful decor. I loved the front patio and spent every morning on the patio couch catching up on work before starting my day. The folding doors from living room to patio were a particular favorite to allow nature and morning breezes inside. Central AC has also recently been added.
The beach is a very short walk away - close enough, but far enough to be away from throngs of tourists and noise. Walkers do pass by the front walk regularly but are busy with dogs and cell phones and not at all intrusive. Restaurants are within walking distance. Parking is very tight in these neighborhoods so the one reserved parking space is super valuable, but beware if you have two cars or guests. As noted, this is not the super upscale canal, but you can walk to it easily for sightseeing, and this area is very pleasant and safe, just not quite as expensively charming as the "canal proper" on the other side of Washington Street.
The apartment would benefit from a guest binder to collect all the needed info together for all guests to access and to minimize questions to the host. There is a bit of wear and tear with the fridge and dishwasher, and the front bedroom could use more storage. But Jim was very responsive to email questions and issues and resolved very pleasantly. No laundry soap was provided but there were other toiletries and dish soap. I definitely recommend overall and we enjoyed our stay very much.