I loved my month-long stay in Annie's apartment! It's a cosy cottage in a private courtyard at the back of a main house. The front gate is secure, so I felt comfortable leaving my bike in the courtyard, and leaving the front door to the cottage open on hot days (and for the cats!). The bed is comfortable, with plenty of pillows & blankets available. The house itself is old & charming, with hard wood floors and ceilings, and pieces of Annie's own artwork & photography on the walls. The kitchen is well stocked with cooking utensils etc, with ample space in the fridge, freezer & cupboards. Annie often offered her blended juice concoctions or a glass of wine during my stay.
Only thing that was a little disappointing was the shower pressure, but I still used it every day, so you get used to it.
The location is great! As a visitor from the UK, I was unsure about which areas of SF are most comfortable and which are more sketchy. York Street is really pleasant & quiet, and the walks down a few streets west towards the Mission district are perfectly safe, and feature a few trendy bars & cafés. Like many areas, the Mission District has its fair share of people living on the streets, but overall is an eclectic hive of activity, culture, food & cool shops. Take a stroll a little further to Dolores Park, The Castro & Noe Valley for some other charming and fun areas. Hike up to the top of nearby Bernal Heights Park for one of the best views of SF. Public transport into town, up to the North shore, or Golden Gate Park are all easy from this spot.
Annie is friendly, creative, on hand for any issues, and will leave you to your own devices. Ask her about her cats, her art, and her favourite spots in SF! I also met Annie's roommate Amy on my last day here, who was very friendly & chatty! Olive & Ivan are friendly felines - Olive may even come and watch TV with you in the evening. :)