My girlfriend and I stayed at Alex's home for one week. The home was very clean and tidy and Alex's attention to all details of our stay contributed to an excellent experience. The neighborhood is also very well located - very close to the the Mission and Castro which are within walking distance (if you are not in a rush) and also a quick ride to anywhere in the city by cab or public transport. Noe Valley itself is quiet and almost has a small town feel, so you can appreciate very different aspects of the city by staying here. There are many shops and restaurants nearby worth exploring and my girlfriend spent a couple of days contently exploring the area without having to venture into the city center every day, although that was an easy option as well. The home is perched up on a hill with a great view. The pictures in the posting are an accurate depiction of the home although the photos don't capture the true greatness of the view. Becuase of the length of our stay, we were looking for a place where we could feel like we were enjoying the beautiful surroundings of the city as much as possible even when we were relaxing at the house. The layout of Alex's home certainly creates this environment, whether preparing dinner in the kitchen overlooking the valley through the wide sliding glass doors or soaking in the hot tub downstairs. Alex was very friendly and considerate and very tentative to any need. Although we did not have a chance to meet in person we felt that he would have showed up on short notice if any help was requested. I we would highly recommend this location and would not hesitate to stay again ourselves if we need a place in the city for a few days.