It's difficult to leave an original thought about Edward's place because all of the glowing reviews are true, the beautiful garden; the quiet, sunny location; the short peaceful walk through the gardened neighborhood to an upscale but still full of character restaurant /shopping area; the clean, quiet, comfortable, efficient apartment. I had read about these things, but was still surprised when we got there. The apartment is more cozy than it appears in photos, for sure, but the intangible element is the host. My husband and I only met him briefly, but it's evident he has been on many journeys, and the result is a quality that quietly comes through everything. He is good at communicating when need be and we appreciated the generous use of the garden. It briefly felt like our place.
To Do: I would advise getting a reservation at Marica restaurant on College, yummm! Or visit Rockridge Market Hall at Schafter and College especially for pastry/coffee, fresh produce, or just to wander about, what a find!! Or if you long for a real book store go to Diesel on College. Rockridge BART will take you just about anywhere else...S.F. and many places in Berkeley.