Our arrival was delayed by 5 hours because of flight problems, but Peter was on hand to greet us when we finally arrived. Peter is very friendly and immediately made us feel comfortable. We soon realized that we had quite a bit in common, which made us even more comfortable. The experience was more like being welcomed into a friend's home than an impersonal rental experience. Having said that, we had complete privacy throughout our stay, since the guest and host living areas are completely separate (we had the entire downstairs area and Peter was upstairs). This arrangement was perfect and we could come and go at our leisure without disturbing Peter (or vice versa). The apartment is large, with full kitchen (which we did not use because of the many excellent restaurants close by) and large living area. The bedroom is cozy and the bed very comfortable. The house is located in the heart of North Beach, but on a quiet side street, with absolutely no noise detectable when inside. Once you leave the house and turn the corner, all of North Beach is awaiting you. We didn't use public transport, but cable car and bus lines are very close by. North Beach is a great area to stay, with a similar feel to the West Village in NYC, although not quite as busy. We enjoyed blending into the landscape and watching the locals spend their day (most of them appear to be very relaxed). There are many nice cafes, restaurants and bars that Peter can recommend. All in all, this was a great experience and Peter is a warm and gracious host.