Michel's pad was maybe a 15-20 minute Uber ride, tops, from downtown San Francisco. Easy check in with multiple lockboxes, bed was soft and had a nice I don't know what kind of blanket it was, but it was warm.
Had a whole bunch of towels to use. Shower took some getting used to - it was a unique configuration for me - but I didn't have to worry about wasting hot water while I tried to figure the thing out (note: I just should have asked, but was bashful, which is kind of ridiculous because Michel is so nice) there's no limit to the hot water at Michel's place due to a cool appliance he has that heats the water as it goes into the appliance, and then out to wherever the hot water needs to go. Maybe that's something a lot of people have but I'd never seen it before, and it was neat.
I don't want to volunteer this to anyone else on Michel's behalf, obviously, but he cut up a nice papaya and even offered to share some stir-fried veggies with me but I don't eat veggies. Smelled really good, though!
All in all it was a nice place in a neighborhood that felt safe where my privacy was respected, and conversation was entertained if I wanted it. Michel was very good about my excited antics when I came back from a technology conference and wanted to talk about all the cool stuff I'd seen. Michel is good people. If you can get this place, you're getting a good room.