From the moment we arrived, Albena & Nikolay welcomed us! What a beautiful place. It felt like "home" from the moment we walked in, such a pleasant surprise. I think my first response was " wow" because it's so much more then a few words can describe. When Albena opened the door the smell of fresh jasmine greeted us. The apartment is clean, efficient and beautifully decorated. Everything we needed was there. It is so peaceful and serene.
Albena & Nikolay answered all our questions about places we wanted to visit on our trip, and gave us information and suggestions on ways to do it and other places to see. We were so glad Albena suggested taking route 1 to Carmel, if you have the time do not miss that trip. Driving along the coast all the way from San Mateo to Big Sur was incredibly beautiful.
The neighborhood were the apartment is, is so convenient for running, our hosts gave me a few suggestions on different routes and my morning runs were amazing.
We took our hosts suggestion and visited the Berkley Bowl for fresh fruit and enjoyed the experience so much.
If you have a chance go to Townhouse bar & grill a great restutuant within walking distance to the apartment.
Very convenient getting in and out of San Francisco, we didn't take the train but it's so close by. No problems at all parking on the street. Albena has so many great books available on places to visit whether you are going by train or driving. Sausalito, Napa/Sonoma, Muir Woods all very convenient areas to get to.
Next time we come we are going to explore the neighborhoods right around Emeryville, Berkley and Oakland. We were sorry we didnt have the time to explore those neighborhoods but we will be back and wouldn't stay anywhere else.
I can't say enough about our first experience with Airbnb, so much better then staying in a hotel.
Thank you again Albena & Nikolay, James & I had such a great time visiting our children and exploring the beautiful coast of Northern California, staying in your place waking up having coffee in that beautiful little garden and coming home at night seeing the lights and hearing the water in the rock garden was so peaceful. You both have done an outstanding job and have created the most beautiful little sanctuary for your guests!