My stay at Alicia & Matt’s place was better than I anticipated and exactly what I needed while I got established as a new CA resident.
Matt & Alicia are excellent hosts. A welcome basket was waiting for me when I arrived which included snacks, toiletries, a guest parking pass, and a thoughtful gift. Their instructions for check-in were clear and specific. Alicia always replied within MINUTES if I texted her.
Now about the unit itself:
Prime location - very walkable and close to everything, but when you’re inside the unit, you feel like you’re tucked away, far from the business.
It is small but modern/updated and makes great use of space. It feels very cozy and private feeling. There is plenty of storage, but I would say it’s definitely NOT conducive to cooking large meals or hosting guests dude to the mini fridge & freezer and small cook top. It does have a counter top grill, which was very cool!
I was shocked by how quiet it was given its location. It’s not a small building, yet there was never any commotion or inconsiderate noise from neighbors (this unit only shares one wall, which is great!), nor sounds of traffic or other city noise. I slept with the window open almost every night.
Even with a pretty small laundry room, there were ALWAYS washers and dryers available (and they take debit/credit cards!). I rarely bumped into other residents, but when I did, they were friendly.
Oh, and if you’re traveling with a doggo, you’ll appreciate the free poop bags out back in the dog run!
There were few drawbacks to this location, but I will mention them in case they’re relevant to a future guests decision making (all are beyond Alicia & Matt’s control).
1) The designated parking spot is tight. I have a standard size 4-door sedan and in order for there to be enough space to get out and not hit the next car over, you must park right up against the wall on the other side.
2) The mattress is a little soft, so if you prefer a firm mattress, this one might not be for you. It was comfortable and spacious, though.
3) The building is on a pretty steep incline, which might make it difficult for someone with mobility issues to get around. For anyone else, it provides a great workout!
Overall, I highly recommend Matt & Alicia’s place! If I find myself in need of a place to stay in the future, I will be coming back here!!