Here’s a short review that everyone heading to SF should read. Points are listed in no particular order.
1. Jan's place is fantastically clean, charming and bright. The amenities are gleaming and modern, and the bed’s ever so comfy. We stayed in the master bedroom and enjoyed all the benefits of privacy, when desired. Even when I was yammering away with Jan, my wife was able to continue working in splendid, almost soundproof, isolation.
2. Her apartment is wonderfully located. It's just a hop, skip and a jump away from Bi-Rite, Tartine Bakery, bus lines, Dolores Park and oh so much more Mission goodness.
3. Thriller the cat almost converted this dog person. He spent many an hour napping on my lap as I worked.
4. Jan is more than just a fantastic host, she's a wonderful person to be around. Given that I was on a working holiday, we spent hours chatting about everything from travel to politics. I've stayed in fancier places, but our days at Jan's were certainly some of the most memorable.
5. I've seen Jan in action dealing with current and future guests, she's wonderfully patient and full great tips about San Francisco.
On a side note: if you want to indulge yourself at the Bi-Rite Ice Creamery, go there at 11 when it opens, otherwise you'll be queuing for days. For Tartine, go there on a weekday, the line's manageable then.