Joan was an AMAZING host. She welcomed me with a tour of the place and answered questions I had regarding local restaurants. The room and bathroom were immaculately clean. Her place is in a great and quiet neighborhood which is only a few minute walk from dozens of wonderful restaurants. Not only is Joan's place in a great neighborhood, it is surrounded by great neighborhoods too. Kaiser Medical Center was about a 12 minute walk (but I walk fast). I had virtually no trouble parking my truck near her home which made things a lot easier on me.