Diane's place is wonderful. Yes, there's a shared entrance and you need to go through the garage a bit to get to the unit, but it nonetheless felt very private. It was very clean, with gorgeous, thoughtful art throughout. And the garden! It was a little chilly during our stay, so we didn't get to sit out in it much, but we took a few strolls through it and marveled at all the beautiful plants - some we'd never seen before. There are also a few inside, including a little fairy garden pot sitting on the windowsill in the bedroom w/delicate ferns and groundcover; so nice to wake up to. There is some noise from upstairs that makes its way into the unit, but it didn't bother us - and I'm a pretty light sleeper.
The location is great, too. Just a few blocks from the ocean and a few more to the park, which makes for a wonderful walk in the morning. And there are so many interesting places to eat nearby. I highly recommend the sparkling matcha and soda bread at Andytown; they also make their whipped cream in-house, and I've never had better.