Udo's place is wonderful! The photos don't do the garden justice -- it is truly an oasis, with benches and tables hidden throughout the lush garden walkways. At night, it is illuminated by interwoven Edison bulbs, making it feel truly magical. The apartment is upstairs, with its own entrance and a balcony (complete with table, umbrella, and chairs). The apartment itself is clean, well-styled, and very cute. The yellow bathroom was my favorite space, with a jetted tub/shower combo, good light, and plenty of room if you're sharing with another person. The kitchen had all the pots/pans one could need, and came with salt, pepper, olive oil, and a few other condiments.
The house is within walking distance to Vons and Ralph's. Safe area. Great sidewalks for running and very close to the beach boardwalk.
Udo has clearly taken great care to create a lovely space for visitors. He is easy to communicate with and even left us sparkling waters and biscotti for our arrival. We had some struggles figuring out when we'd check out due to the Covid-19 flight changes, and he was generous and flexible with our ever-changing needs. We really appreciated it, especially during this time. Udo was a great host and I would 100% stay here again!