From the tastefully-decorated rooms to the lovely backyard/patio (with the prolific lemon tree), I could tell that Kat and her roommates truly cared for their living space. I feel lucky to have been able to stay in such a wonderful home. One of my favorite things was waking up in the morning, with a little bit of sunlight streaming through the bay window, and knowing that it was going to be a great day in San Francisco.

More than anything though, I think that I had such a positive experience because Kat is such a wonderful host--she is gracious and knowledgeable about the San Francisco area. Not only did she always have a suggestion about what to see or where to eat, but she also took the time to ask me how I was enjoying the city each day. I really enjoyed our chats over food and tea and appreciated that she invited me to check out so many cool events.

As far as location goes, I found this place to be the best of many worlds. The house is located in a safe, quiet neighborhood filled with families and friendly dog-walkers, and nearby, there were such a variety of neighborhoods to explore. I liked walking to The Castro, Noe Valley, and (on ambitious days) The Mission. If I ever visited San Francisco again, I would definitely want to come back here!