My husband and I stayed here at the end of a trip that had left us both feeling sick and exhausted. When we walked into Cindy's warm, comforting, homelike space, we almost started to cry. There is a wonderful soaking tub and HEATED FLOOR (!) in the bathroom, a cute little kitchenette area with a very thoughtful array of snacks and drinks, and a balcony with an amazing garden and city view. Most beautiful to our eyes, though, was the glorious marshmallow of a bed. If the heroine of "The Princess and the Pea" slept here, you'd have been able to put an entire boulder under the mattress and she would never have noticed a thing. It was heavenly.

I cannot say enough about what a kind host Cindy was. She put so much thought into giving us suggestions for things to do in San Francisco (it being my first time in the city) and was just so sweet, helpful, and responsive. Also, she has a fantastic eye! There were so many décor touches that both my husband and I loved, which is quite a feat, given our differing tastes. The location was also great. It's a charming, cozy neighborhood with lots of restaurants and shops, close to everything, but with enough distance to offer a respite from the busier downtown areas.

We loved our time in SF, in large part thanks to Cindy. I hope that next time we are in town, we'll have the opportunity to stay with her again!