Sayre’s home is a study in Sunset Magazine life. Picture this: It’s a lazy summer’s night in a palm shrouded neighborhood of Craftsman-style bungalows. You return from a day’s outing to your pied-a-terre, a private, princely suite at the top of the stairs. Open the French doors, and a breeze wafts in from the ocean, just a few blocks away. Except for the whirl of the ceiling fan, all is quiet. Turn on the terrace lights and start up the spa’s jacuzzi jets, pour a beverage, and enjoy some of the best in California living. And when it’s time to turn in, you’re guaranteed a peaceful night’s sleep. This Belmont Heights Gem is exactly as represented in Sayre’s description (although it might not be clear that the extraordinarily spacious bathroom actually is located in-suite). As to your host, Sayre is very welcoming, a great communicator, and she makes herself available for light interaction with guests as they come and go throughout the day. One of the things we most enjoyed about our stay was the picturesque Belmont Heights neighborhood, the restaurants within walking distance (biggest props to Starling Diner), taking in the “scene” along East Broadway, and Fourth Street retro row.