The experience with the host was excellent. Stephen was attentive to every step of the way in our being able to reserve, access and leave the apartment after the month-long stay in this beautiful location. The apartment was ample and comfortable, with a very peaceful reception atrium and lovely surrounding gardens. The location is unparalleled. It served the purpose for all our activities within walking distance to BART and to the business center where our studies and tasks were delivered. We had all the comforts of home, with the amenities that the property had published. We recommend this location for business travelers, foreign academics, or a family, since the location is close to Berkeley, all the academic and museum or science education centers of the greater Bay Area, and within 25-30 minute BART ride to great shopping in Walnut Creek, in San Francisco and in Pleasanton. The quiet location and more private entry off the street was very appropriate for the reading and writing work we had, with plenty of light. There were 4 of us, academic-type guests, so having two sinks upstairs and an extra bathroom downstairs was very convenient. The kitchen was practical and easy to use. We appreciated the proximity to the local market and restaurants, as well as the access to the Wi-Fi, a most for international family communications, and to work on research.