Mike was kind enough to allow us to check in early, and also provided Clipper cards we could use to get around (a total godsend since all we had to do was put $10 on each of them and could take the bus or metro just about anywhere). The 'view room', not to mention the window in the bedroom, have an amazing view over a good 2/3 of the city. The bed was more firm than my boyfriend and I are used to, but we slept like rocks regardless. The house has modern fixtures and windows, and is a *lot* better kept than many properties of a similar build-age I've been inside in SF. There are two very tame, sweet cats, but they are not allowed in the upstairs where the guest room is located. Altogether a good spot for base camp for a few days while we explored the city. Thanks, Mike and Joann!