Catherine made us feel welcome even BEFORE we arrived! Shortly after we confirmed our booking she contacted us asking what our preferences were in terms of bedding, "snack" and breakfast items, and if she could do anything to better prepare the unit for our arrival. She communicated a couple of times just prior to our check in just to make check whether we had any last minute requests and to ensure we'd find the location w/o a problem. On arriving, we found the apartment to be even better than promised, although I almost felt like I was coming home (having enjoyed all the photos and previous reviews). We found the fridge and pantry well-stocked w/ yogurt, milk, home made jams and bakery items like fresh scones, bagels and freshly baked cookies, as well as nuts, cereal, dried and fresh fruit, coffees and teas, etc. The gardens were in full bloom and the resident kitty greeted us shortly after we made ourselves at home. Catherine had left us a lovely note and once we settled in she knocked to personally welcome us. She was even more delightful than we'd expected. After offering us a brief orientation, we told her that our other room mate (who was arriving the next day) was docking from an Alaska cruise. She immediately invited us upstairs to her own deck to show us where the ship would be. We then met her husband, Mark, who was just as welcoming as Catherine was. They made it clear that they'd be as helpful or as absent as we wanted - perfectly discreet! Since we had a busy schedule planned, aside from offers to provide additional bakery items and more milk and fruit and occasional waves, we saw little of Catherine and Mark, although knowing they were always available was comforting. We did several long walks in the neighborhoods, including a terrific stairway hike in nearby Magnolia that she pointed out in a book she left for us - GREAT recommendation! Catherine was extremely helpful in offering us public transit information and provided maps and guides. We preferred to cook dinners in and found the kitchen to be well stocked and very easy to work in. The terrace outside the door was the perfect spot for a glass of wine or cocktail in the evening and morning coffee/tea. There were ample towels and bedding and everything to make us feel completely at home. Our only regret was that we couldn't spend more time in this lovely home - and that Catherine and Mark weren't our neighbors at home. Looking back on it all, our experience here was almost like a dream which passed far took quickly. We can't recommend this home and our lovely hosts highly enough and hope we have the chance to visit again soon. Thank you, Catherine and Mark! Oh, and we had an unexpected treat each evening - fresh figs, banana bread, and jars of homemade jam and chutney before we left!