I had the pleasure of staying at the Stargazer Executive Loft for 150+ straight days while on a work assignment in the Bay Area. Overall between the apartment, location and host this listing earns an honorable 9/10 rating and sets a new standard for AirBnb.
Apartment: 10/10
The apartment sits on the second floor of the house with its own private entrance and keyless entry pad. The design is simple/minimal, beautiful and very thought out. The small touches around the space adds a lot of character to the apartment. Along with front and back balcony, the floor plan offers a very spacious layout with a lot of natural light. All the appliances around the house are top of the line and includes just about anything you could need in the kitchen. Should you wish to relax at home there is a HUGE 80”+ TV equipped with all the bells and whistles (cable, sports, Netflix, Hulu, HBO, YouTube, etc). There are new in-apartment washer/dryer. The apartment also includes a smaller room with a twin-size bed/cot and extra storage space for clothes. The back balcony opens to a beautiful zen like backyard with a running water pond. I often found myself watching warm sunsets there or reading on the hammock in the backyard.
Location: 9/10
The apartment is perfectly located in Emeryville with plenty of great food options and Trader Joes nearby. It’s a short inexpensive Uber/Lyft into the heart of both Oakland and San Francisco. Everything you need from food, gym, shopping, and bars are within a short 5 to 10-minute drive.
Host: 10/10
Albena is on all accounts an incredible host. She is extremely responsive and is committed to ensuring your experience on her property in memorable. From coordinating apartment cleanings to receiving amazon packages for me while I was out-of-town on business, she went above and beyond my expectations for an Airbnb host. She was a joy to work with.