The way I would describe this listing is: quintessential San Francisco apartment living in a terrific location at an affordable price. I have been visiting friends in S.F. for 20 years as well as staying in traditional and boutique hotels there. I found this place to give the authentic S.F. experience if you want to know what it is like to live there and it was less expensive than others I was looking at within the same general part of town to where I needed to be. The bedroom was exactly as I expected (exactly as in photos) and the bed turned out to be just the way I like a bed to be, which was very homey and comfortable instead of being hotel sterile and starchy. All rooms in the apartment were clean and functional. Towels and other basics were provided. Shower was strong and hot. I could adjust the room temperature to my preference. There was one dresser drawer to use and a sizable closet. When I wanted to sit at a table, I just went into the kitchen. The wifi signal was very strong and accommodated all my devices with no problems.

In terms of location, I loved the benefit of having a grocery store on the same block, a delicious, affordable Chinese restaurant across the street (with a diverse array of low to high price restaurants within 2 blocks), easy access to the Union Square area, and a safe/quiet building. I was off to Moscone every day and I found the walk to be fine, though there is a steep hill up the last block, so if you have trouble walking hills plan on using Uber or something. The apartment building has an elevator.

I can't speak highly enough of Paul, but I will try. Paul is a very nice, gentle soul who is thoughtful, caring, and easy to talk to. He never bothered me at all, but was there if I had questions or needs. I probably talked too much and he was fine with listening and sharing his perspective. It rained most of the time I was there and Paul loaned me a terrific, sizable umbrella- the kind with opening to let wind through. That saved me a lot of misery and the cost of buying one. Paul's cat was friendly and was happy for attention, but also fine with not getting any either. There was no cat fur or anything like that in the room.

I would use this listing again.