I visited SF for two weeks for work. Normally I don't look at shared Air BnB spaces, but I wanted something with the amenities and comfort of home for such a long visit.
The house was about a 15 minute walk to Brannan Street, where my company is. The neighborhood is residential, but it's near restaurants and a supermarket, as well as a couple cool yoga studios. There's a pedestrian overpass nearby that leads to the Mission neighborhood.
What I appreciated most was that I could be on my own. Check-in and check-out were self-serve. The kitchen (gas stove!) is stocked with breakfast basics, and I bought a few groceries to have my regular breakfast. There's a laundry room with detergent and an iron. The wifi was great; no problem with FaceTime calls home. That's better than what I'd get at a hotel.
I was worried that I'd have to be sociable with other guests like a traditional bed and breakfast. I did bump into folks occasionally, but it was pleasant and minimal, and there was no awkward chit chat before anyone had coffee. I was able to unwind and recharge after work.
Sarah and Pankaj were accessible and checked in on me a couple times by email. I only needed one thing, and they helped me immediately. They were great hosts.