I LOVED my time at Eva & Gary’s home - and it was almost two weeks!

The Space: Clean, peaceful, organised, beautiful. I spent most of my time working in the room. The AC is powerful, the desk and wing chair so helpful. Lots of space to spread out books and a yoga mat. Very comfortable bed, loads of towels and hangers, good lighting in the bathroom for putting on makeup. FAST Wi-FI!

The Neighbourhood: Safe, quiet. I ran on nearby gorgeous, tree-lined Blackstone Blvd, walked to Whole Foods (0.7 mi) and to the Brown campus easily and without worries. Less than 1.5 mi away is one of the best ice cream places in the state (country??), plus a little further on a delish vegetarian restaurant and vegan bakery. I also found three great yoga studios and yummy food farther afield - Providence is has really undergone a transformation (voted Best Small City in the US by Architectural Digest in 2014) and College Hill is breathtaking with its history and character.

The Hosts: I mainly interacted with Eva and it was so seamless. She anticipated, got in touch when necessary and responded to my texts within minutes. We had a great time chatting and I drew inspiration from their green living (composting, recycling, sharing tips but never in a preachy way!). Both Eva and Gary respected my desire for a quiet working retreat for myself, something I truly appreciated.

I know I sound like an ad. The truth is, I have deep affection for this city and my stay this summer reinforced that in a big way. I loved meeting Eva and Gary and will definitely be back to stay with them.