Gina was an exceptional host. My stay with her was my very first airbnb experiences, and it was WONDERFUL. I never want to stay in a hotel again. Gina supplied me with great directions to her home from the airport, and she went out of her way recommend places to see in the city and to explain how I could get where I needed to be. She has lived in the bay area for around 20 years and offered great advice about what to do and see. The room and bed I stayed in were really comfortable. Never having used this site before, I wondered what it would be like to share a bathroom with someone I didn't know. I hardly even knew we were sharing one. It was immaculate, and I felt comfortable using it as if it were my own. The house is on a hill and it’s a bit steep, but that means you get a great view of the city, and there is a bus less than a block away that runs regularly and can quickly transport you from the Bart if you don’t feel like walking. I can’t recommend Gina’s home enough!