This was our second stay at Edward's wonderful, efficient apartment. It is perfect for our visits to the Bay Area. The bedroom is quiet and cozy with a comfortable bed and 2 good reading lights. There is a chest of drawers and closet for sorting out our clothes and racks for the suitcases. The living room has an interesting library for use while at Rockridge and the kitchen area has everything we needed for cooking a meal. I like the fact that the bedroom is separated from the livingroom/kitchen area so there is a sense of privacy and space within the small apartment. In the mornings we like to have coffee in the garden just outside the apartment door, it's a relaxing place to plan the day or just sit and snooze in the sun. Even though Edward lives upstairs, we felt like we had the place to ourselves. He is welcoming and thoughtful, but also allows guests their privacy and has good intuition about this.
The apartment is nestled in a beautiful gardened neighborhood with interesting architecture and safe, quiet streets. It is a 2-3 minute walk through this lovely neighborhood to BART with a straight line to San Francisco! I could not believe how easy it was to get to SF and have adventures there and then get back home to Rockridge without being burned out by the traffic. Anyway, this same 3 minute walk to BART leads you to College Avenue, a vibrant commercial street full of restaurants, cafes and unique shops. We spent quite a bit of time at Diesel Bookstore and also had fun at Market Hall eating pasteries while meandering through stalls full of fruit, vegetables, fish, wine and all kinds of specialities. I also recommend Marica Restaurant and Fillipos.
So I think the location is fabulous and I really like staying at an AirBnB that is dedicated to the guest (in other words, not living out of someone else's closet) and that still has character. Edward has created a space where it feels like we were staying at a trusted friend's home and at the same time it was our own private place. Highly recommended.