Maria was and made us very welcome. She was friendly and attentive but left us to ourselves as well. I would highly recommend staying with her. The room was as you see it, cozy, clean, fresh and private. The neighbourhood is interesting with Golden Gate Park and it's attractions just around the corner, along with a large whole food supermarket with all the food you need, buses, bike hire and restaurants. At night the area was quiet and peaceful down Maria's street.