Stephen was an INCREDIBLE host. His penthouse is absolutely gorgeous - the walls adorned with cases of CDs and bookshelves filled to the brim with classic literature, novels and non-fictions and everything in between. Stephen's penthouse reflects the Castro area and San Francisco and all of the history so wonderfully. Stephen is also an absolute joy to have a conversation with. He was so full of life and joy and I loved hearing the sounds of his piano float through the penthouse on a sunny afternoon. If I ever come back to the Bay area, I will be in touch. What a picturesque apartment in the heart of the Castro (perfect, PERFECT location) with an equally-as-wonderful host. Bonus tip: if you stay here, try out Frances (lovely italian restaurant with the best service in the City around the corner and across the street from a small market on the corner of 17th st and Pond st) and Réveille Coffee (tucked away under a building with vines draped around the edges - on 18th b/t Hardford St & Castro St)