Matthew’s place was just what we needed! It’s clean and well-appointed, and carefully decorated with bright colors and stylish art and books so you feel like you’re in a welcoming space. His check in system and building facilities are easy and well thought out, combining the efficiency of a hotel/b&b with the privacy and hospitality of an Airbnb. Matthew is quick to respond to messages and very flexible and understanding, and everyone we interacted with was friendly.
The kitchen was spotless and everything in it was new (or indistinguishable from new) and worked well - I imagine it doesn’t see a ton of use but we cooked for a whole week and had everything we needed. There are plenty of necessities stocked, including cleaning supplies, laundry detergent, and toiletries. The WiFi is better than what I have at home and the TV has Netflix and Hulu, and rotates to give the couch a good view!
The location was great — we enjoyed sitting peacefully outside at night watching ducks and lizards and flowers, but also were able to get to everything we needed quickly: Walgreens, Target, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s. There’s even a laundromat on the corner, where we got quarters (to do laundry at Matthew’s place). We stayed during January and we found the place to be quiet and peaceful all week.
A special touch we really appreciated was Matthew’s welcome book; he went above and beyond to give suggestions of how to get to the beach and what local attractions to check out. We were overwhelmed deciding where to eat one day so we just picked a place Matthew had recommended with a star in the book, and it was the perfect brunch spot! Thanks Matthew!