Alice is a kind and thoughtful host. I texted her before we even got there to ask if I can use her laundry facilities -- when we got there, after the "orientation", she personally set up the washer and dryer to get them ready for my wash. I truly appreciated that because my friend and I were out of clean clothes (worn from the previous legs of our long trip). We knew right then we've found a good place.
As has been noted by others her place is clean, and smells clean. It is a cozy little apartment situated inside and past the house garage. Access to the house and garage is protected by a gate with electronic lock. The neighborhood, and her house, is quiet and safe. The apartment has everything you need for a comfortable existence -- coffee maker, toaster, microwave, fridge, silverware, nice plates and cups, and consumables (coffee, sugar, etc.) . There is no dining table but we didn't need it. We had dinner out every night anyway. And coffee and bowls of cereal we ate while sitting on the comfortable couch. Just be thoughtful and not leave crumbs or spills and stains!
Her place could not be more ideally located: 2 blocks down you can catch the N JUDAH muni bus/train going northwards, right through downtown/financial district/Embarcadero. Then just take it back (at Powell St., or Montgomery, or Embarcadero Muni stations) to get back to Alice's place. You can, if you want, also hop off its last stop southwards -- which is the Ocean View stop. Just cross the street after that and you're at a nice sandy beach looking at the Pacific Ocean!
Also on the Judah St. there is a corner mini-grocery store (if you need snacks, drinks, essentials, etc.) and the Sunset Cantina which is like a neighborhood bar, where the food is delicious and the drinks are good. We were at the Cantina to watch the last 2 games of the World Series and the experience and atmosphere was total fun. The coffee shop Andytown Roasters was a wonderful breakfast experience.
Alice keeps her place very clean and comfortable, so she orients you right away with some house rules and expectations. Anyone who wants to be in an Airbnb place that is well-kept and cared for should be happy to have a host who shows that he/she CARES.
Alice is also very prompt when responding to every question I had. I felt confident that she was always available for guests' communication, and yet she never intruded on our time and privacy.
I highly and enthusiastically recommend Alice's place. A kind and caring host, a clean and comfortable apartment, and an ideal location. When we come back to San Francisco I definitely will want to sign up for Alice's place again!!