I stayed here for 3 months for an internship. Good location a 5 minute walk from the Castro Muni station, which makes it easy to get to anywhere in SF. Also far enough from the main Castro street such that it's not noisy. The neighborhood felt relatively safe. The room is pretty basic and just has all the necessities. The apartment itself has quite a bit of stuff, but it's kept very clean, especially given it's in an older building. Plenty of space in the fridge/kitchen and easy to cook. You'll share a bathroom with 2 other people, which is not too bad. Elena is a great host who will make sure you have a good stay.