My first AirB&B experience and I couldn't have asked for a better one. Ivan is funny and humorous while Wendy is sweet and thoughtful. They are ever-ready to chat with you if you need company, or they are happy to let you have your privacy if you are more shy like me. As for Milo, he certainly takes after the wonderful traits of his human parents.
The room is clean, spacious, airy and filled with sunshine. The bathroom (it's right next to the room) is divinely gorgeous and immaculately maintained.
As I was traveling alone, I wanted a place that made me feel safe, and I certainly felt so at the house. I like that that's a metal gate that I have to first enter before I can gain access to the house. It gave me the peace of mind that the gate was my first-line-of-defense (as my husband aptly put).
During my stay there, I was spoiled for choice when it came to good eats! Tartine, Bi-Rite, Delfina (and many more) are just a short walk away. When I wanted to satisfy my shopping urges, I was also very much entertained by the local merchants found along Valencia St. The best part is that the house is just a short walk away from BART and Muni. Initially, I was worried about how I was gonna get around without a car, but the great location of the house proved that my worries were undue.
If you are looking for a room at a convenient, safe location and genuinely warm hosts, look no further!
P.S. The book that Ivan published is awesome! I bought a few copies from him (you should too!) and gave one to my 5yo niece. She read it immediately and exclaimed, "Wow! This is a great book! I love it! I'm gonna read it again and again!" And she promptly did so by rereading it 3 times while we were riding in the car.