Maria was a great host and very accommodating and understanding with our ridiculous flight schedules. The Castro Sanctuary is truly a sanctuary. Even though you are right in the heart of the Castro area, the apartment is private, quiet and peaceful. The Castro Sanctuary is within walking distance to everything that you need; shopping, great food and the MUNI transportation (Subway to the Ferry Market/waterfront is just roughly 2-3 easy blocks). A great coffee shop is at the corner for those mornings after a fun night as well as frequent corner grocery stores. It's also a short walk to the Mission District, where even more great restaurants are found. We can only hope that all the hosts and homes on Airbnb would be like Maria and the Castro Sanctuary!