Alison was a very friendly and welcoming host, open and easy to talk to, providing us with plenty of information regarding local restaurants and useful tips for places to cycle.
The house is on a residential street in the attractive Marina neighbourhood, near to the Presidio Park, a bus ride to downtown Union Square, and about a 20 minute walk to Fisherman's Wharf. There are many excellent restaurants, bars, coffee/breakfast places nearby and some nice little shops.
The room was wonderful; large, light and airy; huge comfy king size bed; sofa & chair; a wonderful terrace with views over the city and towards the Golden Gate Bridge; large TV; filtered water; coffee machine; bottle of Californian wine in the fridge; huge bathroom with two washbasins, separate shower and bath and all necessary toiletries. Basically everything one could want. Highly recommended.