This was my first time using Airbnb, and it was a great experience! The room had everything you needed, and Melissa was very responsive to any questions/concerns. As a solo traveler, I felt safe walking around Noe Valley, which had several shops and restaurants. You do have to use Uber/Lyft/public transport to do the touristy stuff, but it was nice to have that divide between being in the epicenter of tourism versus being "at home."