Although Ken was overseas for the weeks we were in his home, he had mailed keys and clear instructions top us well in time for our arrival.

The photo of the spectacular view to the west fooled us a bit. The railing suggested to us the presence of a balcony, but there is only a narrow fire escape accessed only through windows. No matter, the west-facing windows are large and the changing light is fascinating.

There apparently had been a couple of other renters while Ken was away and Franklin the cat must miss Ken and his family. We had to clean up small droppings scattered about before we quite settled in. From then on, Franklin was a pleasant, passive and tidy cat.

Our two grandsons shunned the upper bunk pin Ken's daughter's room. One used the fold-out sleeper sofa in the main room, the other the inflatable air mattress put down in the study. This really is a one-bedroom lodging.

It is extremely easy to reach this section of Wisconsin Avenue, nearly at the top of a high hill, from the airport via Routes 101 and 280, both multi-lane boulevards. It is also only about seven blocks to a Safeway with plenty of parking and to Whole Foods with less, but one has to drive west a dozen blocks or more for varied eating options. We found nothing of interest within comfortable walking distance. Parking was easy near the house.