I want to write a fair and informative review, but I have to say that the stay ended tensely between me and Daniel, unfortunately. The apartment is in the basement, so expect low ceilings and small windows. The carpet could stand to be updated soon. There is a nicely remodeled bathroom and a small but functional kitchen. They left chocolate, milk, bread, and eggs, which was a sweet touch. I found the mattress to be very uncomfortable and ended up using the comforter form the other bed as extra padding. Overall, the apartment is functional and, except for the bed, comfortable. The outdoor area is great for dogs. Unfortunately, a few days into my trip, PGE announced power shut off likely in the area. In Berkeley, just a couple miles away and under the same fire conditions, they recommended residents leave in advance of fire-prone weather, if possible. I had to work a really long day when all of this was happening, and the prospect of coming back to an apartment with no power or, worse case scenerio, dealing with an evacuation was more than I felt willing to do. I explained all of this through airbnb messaging the night before I left and requested a refund for the unused days. It is true that Daniel had requested we use text to communicate, but when asking for reservation changes or refunds, I think it's a best practice to do it through the airbnb site so that they have access to the communication if need be. I had no idea that Daniel doesn't read the airbnb messages at all. He seems not to really know how to. I've never encountered that. Over text, Daniel admitted to understanding why I wanted to leave but was very angry at me for not communicating in the way that he preferred, so he denied my request for a refund. I thought this was punitive and controlling and was glad I left. Airbnb ended up approving a larger refund, which I was grateful for, but it took many emails and a very long phone call. Overall, I think if Daniel got a better mattress, added a few decorative touches, and lightened up a bit with his guests, this could be a great place to stay. Just do things the way Daniel wants you to, or else!