oh man, do we love Staci. She was the most amazing 'super' host. My husband and I felt like we were staying with an lifelong friend with all of the hip insider scoop to the area. The apartment is fantastic; complete with top of the line appliances (we're pining away for that coffee machine), a super comfy and luxurious bed and thoughtful extras like snacks, robes/slippers and a delicious bottle of wine, etc. etc! As you can read from any of the reviews, she does everything she can to make this experience a gigantic step up from even some of the nicest hotels we've been to. Although she was clear in her listing with what we should expect, it was all even better than we could have hoped. Now we're spoiled and will likely be disappointed by anything that doesn't live up to Staci's hosting standards! :)
The neighborhood is lovely and quiet. It's close enough to leisurely walk down into town, where there are tons of nice restaurants, bars and shops and a sweet little yoga studio!The walk back up the hill would get your attention though!
All of Staci's recommendations, from restaurants, coffee shops, breakfast (omg try AppleFritters for a serious treat/breakfast), and scenic explorations up and down the coast were spot on. We had a blast exploring the area and can't wait to come back. We miss Staci and her list of suggestions already. She's a GEM!