Rachel was an amazing host and her place was spotless. My traveling companion is allergic to cats but had no/minimal reactions to Rachel's cat Ursula due to the cleanliness and the fact that the cat is not allowed in the guest bedroom. Rachel went out of her way to put out a small breakfast spread each morning, and the Japanese tub in the guest bathroom is heavenly.
We didn't have any problems getting to her house via the bus from the Ferry terminal (stop about 1/2 block from her house), or walking to/from Cuba Street in the CBD.