Staying at Alex's place is like staying in a friend's beautifully decorated and very clean home. Everything is comfortable and conducive to relaxing, particularly the living room and back porch. The appliances are high end, the lighting is warm and dimmable (and there is a Google Home Mini for anyone who is missing their assistant back home). There are beautiful flowers (including many orchids) in the window sills inside, and well maintained gardens in both front and back outside. The neighborhood is fantastic, with great restaurants and shops a block or two away, and a fun Sunday farmer's market.