I had a terrific stay at Toby & Joe's garden cottage in Bernal Heights, San Francisco. From the minute I arrived they made me feel welcome and at home.

The garden and the little cottage are wonderfully decorated and the quiet there was a nice change to the noise and hectic of downtown, where I had stayed the days before. The house is in a lovely neighborhood and many great restaurants, cafés and shops are in walking distance.

The best thing about the stay though, were the two hosts. Toby and Joe are two remarkable artists and amazing hosts. It is a privilege to hear their stories from around the world, about art and new technologies and to see how affectionate they are with each other. They take interest in their guests and what they are up to, yet always leave you enough space to do your thing.

The two nights I stayed at their cottage were definitely too short and I am looking forward to coming back. To see more of the city, share more stories with Toby and Joe and enjoy more cups of coffee in their lovely garden reading.

I can absolutely recommend staying with them! (But don't book it all the time so I get a chance to come back.)