Teresa's Victorian home was lovely--very spacious with high ceilings and unique decor. The flat is bigger than it seems in pictures because the high ceilings throw off the viewer's sense of scale. *Note: I'm 5'4 and I'm half the height of the dining room cabinet she has in her pics! Teresa's home feels tucked away without being secluded. Her place is centrally located in a vibrant area with good restaurants, cute cafes, eclectic shops, with plenty of bus lines and trains nearby. There's even a funky roller rink about a 10 minute walk away called Church of 8 Wheels. For grocery shopping, there's a Safeway and some small local health food stores within 5 minutes on foot. This is definitely an expensive area to live in but I like that the area doesn't feel yuppified (think Fillmore and it's generic high-end shops).

Even with all the great options in the area, it was great to stay in a cook one night. It's a pleasant kitchen to cook in and Teresa leaves out some basics that you can use--like salt, oil, herbs etc. Take your dinner into her dining room and relax! The king bed was comfy as was her couch. There's a TV in the living room that isn't pictured although I never had time to use it. I loved the family pictures and vintage Canadian posters displayed throughout the flat. They were a reminder that this is someone's real home--Teresa's home!--which I really appreciated.

Lastly, Teresa always responded quickly. When I was at her place however, I never felt like I had to reach out to her because everything was pretty self-explanatory and seamless. Traveler tip: I found out that Uber trips to the SFO from this area can be pretty inexpensive (about $15 with Uber pool). This can be especially helpful if you are flying out early.