What can I say. I stayed at Ralph's for a month and a week and I couldn't have asked for a better host or better accommodation. I struck gold with this one.
Ralph gave me a warm welcome upon my arrival, he took me on a tour of the house and we chatted, getting to know each other. From then on I knew it was going to be an excellent experience.
My bedroom was spacious - more than adequete for my needs - with a big walk in closet, an armchair for reading, a big wood bed with a very comfortable memory foam mattress.
The living room is very big with an old Hollywood charm to the furnishings. The kitchen is excellently equipped with a big stove and lots of fridge/storage space. The place is shared with 3 others (2 permanent, one like me) but for my entire trip I never felt like it was ever even a slight issue or felt over crowded.
Ralph was very attentive to making sure my stay ran smoothly whilst also very respectful of my privacy. I never had an issue or problem whilst I was there but if I did I know he would be very responsive.
The outdoor space is, again, spacious. Ralph keeps a lovely garden, studded with a variety of plants. I love sunbathing so much of my time was spent on the sun lounger on the grass! Bliss.
The location is very convenient. I was going to rent a car for my trip but after a week I realised it would be cheaper just to uber. Theres a Whole Foods about a 10 min walk away which was handy. Melrose is literally two minutes walk away. A historically cool street with some excellent food/bars/shopping. The grove is within walking distance, as is the Farmers Market if you fancy a bit of a trek.
Photos can give you the look of a place but they can never capture the energy. It is a credit to Ralph as a person and a host that his home feels like such a happy, welcoming and safe place to live.
Thanks again mate.