I need to echo other reviews that say Ruth and Nigel are excellent and thoughtful hosts. We had to contact them several times (usually for idiot technical questions) and they were patient, unfailingly helpful and very prompt in their replies. They provided cleaning supplies (including soap for the dishwasher and washing machine and Pantene and Dove products in the shower), some nibbles so that we could have a quick snack before going to the market, and some other basics. A very well-stocked kitchen and one of the best mattresses we’ve slept on. There also is a huge binder of brochures to help you decide what to visit. If you take time off in the heat of the day, make sure to explore Ruth’s art. There’s a great deal of thought and detail in them and they’re well worth the time. The location of this apartment is superb. Go out the door of the building, turn left, walk one flat block, and you’re at the bus stop for the 133 circulator bus that goes to ferries, museums, & the main bus terminal. Go out the door, turn right, walk one block, turn left, walk one block and you’re at Merchants Street (shops, food, great people watching) AND at the Market (lots of indoor food stalls and an escalator down to a full supermarket). If instead of turning left, you keep going, you’ll see Gio ahead of you (great coffee and pastries) AND if you turn left on Felix Street just after the Market you'll find Da Sandro's Pasta & Pizza - great food at reasonable prices. Overall, a fabulous VRBO.