I was in town for business and decided that I'd rather stay near my old apartment in the Mission rather than a boring hotel. Brenda's place was perfect: a couple short blocks to a major Muni stop and Castro St, and just a tiny bit more to the Mission.

If you have trouble with stairs, this isn't the place for you (nor are most places in SF), as the apartment is on the second floor. The room is in the front of the apartment, overlooking the street, with a twin bed and a desk. Street noise is minimal, but if you're sensitive to it, bring earplugs. Even on Halloween it was very quiet though! If you're new to the city, Brenda thoughtfully provided a couple tour books and a sheet of reviews for nearby restaurants and cafes. There were other nice touches, like super soft towels and an extra blanket for those cold SF nights. I felt very welcomed and at home there, especially with her adorable little dog and cat.

Runners, if you want a challenge, jog down to Dolores Park and do loops around it. The park is on a steep hill, which will give you a great workout but the way there and back is flat for a nice warmup/cooldown.

My company sends me back every 3 months to SF; I will definitely be staying with Brenda again!