This was a very relaxing, quiet, private and comfortable place to stay. The interior decor is very attractive and aesthetically pleasing. The kitchen was very well set up with top quality utensils; any kind of meal could be prepared. The garden setting is peaceful and offers a southern exposure and nice morning light through the windows. It was a pleasure to enjoy a cup of morning coffee in the sunshine. The mattress was very firm and comfortable, which is always a concern of mine. I slept well! The only thing missing were the special touches that some hosts provide (a fruit bowl or flowers, a first breakfast of yogurt or oatmeal, a note of welcome, that sort of thing) but all in all, I had and excellent stay and would return in the future. The location is super quiet residential, so markets and cafes are a ways off. There is both a Safeway and a Trader Joe's on Madison (10-15 minutes drive), as is an excellent family Mexican restaurant named El Gallitos, offering authentic dishes. The downtown restaurant and shopping district is just a little further off.