My girlfriend and I stayed in the Secret Lounge, located just a 5-10 minute walk from the BART station and situated in a quirky district. The room itself is great, flooded with natural light at day. The bed is very comfortable too.
Getting to downtown is super easy by bus if you don't want to take the BART. The stop for the number 12 is just a few minutes walk from the house and can take you directly to Chinatown.
We also rented a car for a day and managed to park in front of the house overnight without any troubles.
David was quick to respond with any enquiries we had during our visit. It was a very pleasant stay, thanks!