I stayed for one night while the host was away, so I never got to meet her. Seems like a shame because everyone else seems to rave about her. The apartment was well-situated for my purposes. I was chiefly looking for proximity to Mission Bay Hospital, but it was also a short walk to the main downtown areas.
Check-in was easy. The place was clean and inviting. Decor was great and really made the place feel like a home more than a hostel. The shared kitchen was lovely, Maria has done a great job of labelling what was for communal use so it was never unclear. There was quite a lot available for sharing. I appreciated the fine touches such as a bottle of melatonin for jet-lagged visitors. One shared bathroom with a separated shower and toilet. The walls are thin, and my bedroom window looked directly into the bedroom of another guest in the apartment, so I had to pull the shades.
Overall, I was really happy with my night in this place! Would recommend.