The location was fantastic; close enough to easily walk to the tourist areas but far enough within a quiet residential area that I didn't hear anything above the usual city noise (no late night bar revelers or early morning cable cars clanking around). Also, it's close to a park with a stunning view of the bay, which I highly recommend.

The room was in a quaint older home and was clean as well as quiet. There were other guests while I was there but I rarely, if ever, saw them. Jay was a very welcoming host with a shelf full of guide books and tourists' pamphlets. Beyond the initial welcome, she was very accessible by text and phone if needed, which was reassuring for a lone traveler like me who was new to the city. As for other reviewers that complain about the place being noisy, I daresay they are either a) visiting the wrong city or b) looking for lodgings at the wrong price point. If you're looking for a quiet place to sleep, a safe place to keep your stuff during the day while you're out, access to working hot water and fast internet, and free use of kitchen appliances, this place is excellent. I would stay here again the next time I go to the city.

Beware though, the room's door does not lock. But you shouldn't be traveling with major valuables anyway. I left electronics in my room with the door closed and it was fine.