We spent a very happy five days in this apartment which is lovely and lives up to its name, Quiet, Luminous Abode with a Leafy Garden! The place was diffused with soft light, and the garden was a shaded oasis. The entire place was spotless, and it was decorated with care. We loved the plants and books. The beds were very comfortable, and the linens were luxurious. The bathrooms were very nice -- Toto toilets, pretty tile, good shower heads. Despite being close to busy Piedmont Avenue, it was very quiet. And being close to Piedmont Avenue meant we were in easy walking distance to quite a few interesting restaurants and shops, as well as the Piedmont Market where we could buy any supplies we needed. The host lives upstairs and was available to answer questions or solve problems -- but we really didn't have any!
My only quibble is that parking was a bit difficult. There is a driveway that guests can use, but it is steep and narrow, and I was afraid of damaging my rental car. Street parking exists, but there is a two-hour limit during the weekdays unless one parks several blocks away. That said, we were able to manage pretty well, since we were using the car frequently to do some sightseeing. And of course, if you don't have a car, parking is not an issue, and the place is not far from the Bart.