Lazar and his wife Elisa were very kind, welcoming, and respected privacy. The studio space was very clean and well equipped/stocked. Things were conveniently labeled and I had a very easy time finding everything. The house is on a hill, so all the windows don't face directly into another home, which was nice. There are trees and branches blowing in the wind right in front of the window, it was nice waking up to them. I didn't hear any cars or traffic. The only thing I heard were footsteps and their dog walking, but overall very quiet and peaceful. The bed was so comfortable and the comforter was so cozy and warm. The kitchen had everything to cook meals. There was ample parking and no street cleaning dates. I was able to keep my car parked and walk around the neighborhood. Great location and very safe. You can hike locally and there is a supermarket nearby that has both gourmet foods and foods that are specific to certain diets. The store even sold vegan and gluten free cupcakes which are normally hard to find!
Overall, I recommend Lazar's place if you want peace, nature, all while feeling safe.