The evening my husband and I arrived, the temperature in Tel Aviv was an unusual 100 degrees. Vera greeted us with enthusiasm and an unexpected but much appreciated supply of eggs, salad, bread, fresh fruit, sparkling water, and a chilled bottle of rosé. Her hospitality made our stay even more special than it would have been anyway on a historic street just a short walk from Carmel Market, a supermarket, a great bakery for croissants, and, most important, Geula Beach. The large open plan space came with a well-equipped kitchen, plenty of storage, excellent shower, and comfortable bed. We ate breakfast on the large terrace with a view of bougainvillea across the street and the Mediterranean in the distance. Responsive to all requests and a delightful resource, Vera even operated a hoist to painlessly lift and lower our luggage.