This is a unique Airbnb experience:
The location is excellent for transportation, bars and restaurants and very safe. Although the immediate impression entering the building was not the best because of some ongoing building maintenance, once inside the top floor apartment you quickly forget about that and the apartment is VERY nice as the pics. The space is very well-maintained very clean.
Being a super host in San Francisco Bay Area, one think that really impressed me is that Patrick (who speaks English and Spanish) called me to “chat and to get to know me a little better” and asked what I may be interested in doing during my visit. This is the first time I’ve ever had a host to actually pick up the phone and call me to chat before my arrival. This personal touch left a lasting impression and is now something I want to start doing myself for my guests.
Patrick also has assembled a professional “team” of people that can help you on all levels – not just that your bed is made and the property is comfortable for you.
During our chat he confirmed that he had arranged my pick up at the airport. ( The driver, David was professional, spoke English And Spanish (and the cost was a very good price). David contacted me directly the moment I landed so it was very easy to connect with him and he helped me with my bags - (I was traveling for 2 months)
On the Way to the property, David was conversational (in English) and called ahead to Patrick. Patrick and his assistant were there on the street to greet me and to help me with my bags. It’s a four-story walk up but I just consider that part of my gym workout!
Once inside There was a bottle of red wine in my room, (he had read my profile file and knew what I liked)
My room was large and the bed was very comfortable.
The very large shower in my private bathroom was a very pleasant surprise as it did not show in the pictures. If you’re light sleeper you probably want to bring earplugs with you as the location is very convenient but very busy area. The balcony outside the living room looks out over the street canopied and is large and awesome.
His assistant Emilio was very helpful when Patrick was away. He arranged for my bus tickets to San Miguel ( there was we a problem with my US credit card, so he arrange for the tickets and I reimbursed him.
I would highly recommend staying at Patrick’s place - the apartment is great and his “team” is awesome!