Wow!! Everything was absolutely perfect. Alex was an amazing host, and his apartment was perfect.
The apartment had a very warm feeling to it, perfect for lounging and/or getting work done. Imagine soft carpets, wooden floors, and cozy sofas sprinkled about.
Alex had the most amazing collection of teas that my colleague and i loved. The teas were perfect to get our day started and to wind us down at night.
There was also an amazing collection of movies to pick from, i watched The Count of Montecristo.
The view was outta the world with hints of San Francisco bay, and the bay bridge, all of Fi Di, and the rest of San Francisco, all out in the distance. The famous Twin Peaks was right behind us, a 2 minute drive, so you can imagine the height we were at, and the view we had.
Noe Valley is a terrific neighbourhood, peaceful, and quiet; for once i could hear myself think, which was amazing, and very productive. The restaurants, supermarkets (Wholefoods, Safeway), coffee shops (philz coffee, best coffee in town), and retail outlets are just a few blocks down, which leaves the neighbourhood perfectly quiet.
Alex also has a collection of books, all of which were intriguing, and perfect for a lazy Sunday afternoon.
Alex was amazing, he gave us all the information we needed, and more importantly was soo hospitable. He received us with organic snacks, fruits, juices, and was always available at a moments notice (email or phone) to help us out with anything we needed.
I rented a car for a few days, no problem, parking was available on the street right outside the house. Perfect!!!
The apartment was also fitted out with world class appliances like a Thermador spider burner stove, dishwasher, and superb ingredients to cook with. The toilets were super clean and comfortable (a total must for me). All the linens and pillows were also super clean and comfortable.
All in all my trip to SF was absolutely perfect, and in a large part cause of Alex's impeccable hospitality, and of course his beautiful, and wonderful Penthouse.
Thank you Alex!