Lara & Ike's place was the perfect charming getaway during these times! The location of the loft studio nestled in the trees high in the hills made for a great view! The space is a beautiful and charming retreat from traveling in the city, while still being less than 10 minutes away from Berkeley. There was a lovely deck that was only for studio use, there was coffee and an electric kettle, oatmeal, milk, and other breakfast, and bathroom amenities provided as well. There's a booster so you get great service, and a loft bed and comfy sofa with bedding to sleep on. I was a little nervous to sleep in the loft because of the sparse railing, but as my first time, maybe that's to be expected! There was even an adorable kitty waiting for me outside on my first morning there (and several other mornings!) The bathroom is separated from the studio by a small breezeway, which can be a little bit of an adventure if you decide to go in the middle of the night! The area gets very dark, and the narrow cul-de-sac can make parking a little tricky for a long stay. The hosts were great though, Lara was so sweet, and very responsive and generous with her communication, and gave great info and tips on the area. Both she and Ike came down to greet me, afterward we chatted by text the entire time, I felt like I was texting one of my friends! I can't thank them enough for providing a serene, safe space during this time, I felt completely reassured, Lara even gave me detailed cleaning protocols they followed to ensure a clean space! She was very understanding and so nice, I wish the very best to the both of them!! Happy holidays! <3