Every time I travel, I try to experience the city like a local would. So, for myself, that means light on the tourist traps and heavy on the local food/beer scene. Peter's apartment was a HUGE part of this vacation being a success!

The apartment was as spacious and clean as the photos on here described it to be, and really felt like a home away from home. As some other reviewers have already said, his binder of local amenities was a welcome sight. I am a big food/beer/coffee fan, and it was great to have recommendations from a local who truly knows and cares about his neighborhood.

Bonus points go for the little touches he provides to his guests, like the piece of Ghirardelli chocolate on the bed that awaited my arrival. Also, there's a cabinet of spare toiletries (toothpastes, shampoos, lotions, etc), should you need them, although I didn't.

Next time I'm in the Bay Area I will definitely considering staying with him again, and I'll definitely recommend it to others!