This is the second time we have stayed in one of Karen's apartments.
She is a super host...easy to work with, and she has always communicated with me quickly and informatively. She is welcoming and friendly...and she even remembered things we talked about when we rented from her the last time...two years ago! (Now that's a personable host!)
The place was exactly as described...not at all fancy, but perfectly suitable for our needs. We were able to do our usual "running around" in SF easily, due to the convenient location of Karen's place. We can walk to coffee shops, markets, and bus stops with no problem.
I like the fact that the place is gated, although the neighborhood is certainly a nice enough one.
We found this apartment comfortable, larger than her studio offering and quieter.
Without a doubt, we would not hesitate to rent from Karen again!