I stayed one night at Tomoko's apartment with my sister on Friday night - it was steps away from all the shopping on third street and the neighborhood was safe, quiet and convenient to everything (so close to Whole Foods!). We found the check-in process easy (Tomoko's dad met us in the lobby and gave us a parking permit to park on the street outside, and there were plenty of spaces at 4pm on a Friday afternoon) and our room was extremely clean and looked like the pictures. The bed was very comfortable and I felt very well-rested in the morning! The space was small, but we were only there to sleep so it was perfect for us. We did not get to meet Tomoko, but she was very responsive via text regarding check-in and check-out procedures and Tomoko's dad was always in the other room if we had any questions. If you're looking for a budget-friendly, clean and quiet space (with parking) for two near the beach and shops, this is a good bet for your wallet!