Elisa's private room in North Beach is a great place to stay while exploring SF. It's just a few blocks from Fisherman's Wharf and the famous SF cable cars pass right in front of the house. Access to the house is easy, but be advised there is a long staircase up to the apartment. The room shares a bath with Elisa's family, but we never had to wait. We enjoyed our time there and recommend the Blue Room as a convenient and inexpensive alternative to the brand name hotels in the same area.