Joe and I had a wonderful experience staying at Albena's immaculate, well-cared for, and well-equipped apartment in Emeryville. Meeting and getting to know both Albena and her husband, Nicolay, was a delight. They are an outgoing and interesting couple who made us feel so very welcomed - from the wine and chocolates on the kitchen counter when we arrived to the complimentary robes and slippers for our use, and the upmarket bath toiletries, and the gift of wine and cookies when we departed. There was even a surprise cake for Joe when they found out we were in California to celebrate his joint birthday with our 3 year old granddaughter's! There is an outdoor seating area overlooking the garden. Free transportation to downtown Emeryville on the Emery-Go-Round bus is available only a block away, providing access to local stores, movie theaters, and restaurants. We stayed there primarily because of the location (about 4 blocks from our son's home), but after arriving and staying there, we are sure we made the right choice in selecting Albena's lovely and conveniently located apartment as our "home away from home". We would highly recommend this unit to anyone.