In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis I found a safe and quiet haven for telecommuting in Barbara & Mick‘s downstairs apartment in the fabled Castro neighborhood of San Francisco. The apartment was super clean and had everything a guest needs. There’s also a lovely garden in the back that became my favorite spot in the afternoons. Best of all are the hosts themselves who live upstairs and are just the sweetest persons, always making sure that everything is right for the guest. While we had to physically distance, we did get to talk a little bit. Barbara is a great font of information about the city and the neighborhood. She also let me have a taste of her home-baked goods (delicious!). Mick is very attentive and always responded immediately when there was a concern. He’s also a great cook. All in all, it couldn’t have been a more pleasant stay, and I have nothing but praise.