We loved our stay at the Urban Retreat. The apartment is very large with skylights that make it bright and cheerful. It’s very, very quiet….At night you will feel like you are in an isolated cabin in the woods and not in the middle of a big city. The bathroom is perfect and designed with sinks that can double to wash dishes as well as a huge shower with two shower heads. The house is located in a very safe, appealing and walkable neighborhood. We enjoyed our walks to the shops and restaurants along Piedmont Avenue. The highlight of the house for us was the beautiful gardens. Being gardeners ourselves, the diversity, beauty and health of all the plants and design of the gardens was impressive. To top all this off, Jane is a super host. She was very kind and accommodating. When we return to the Bay Area, Ed and Jane’s Urban Retreat will be our first choice for a place to stay.