Even though we were not able to meet up with Kevin, his precise instructions made us feel like home. The cozy studio has a separate entry which provides ample privacy. There was a flower placed next to the key with a handwritten welcoming tag. The room was exactly the same as shown on the website, only cozier. The room was perfect for two of us and all of the necessities were provided, including hairdryer, cutleries, shampoo and conditioner, and even a pocket version of lonely planet sitting on the table to guide us around. This made our first airbnb experience very satisfying.

The slight downside to the experience is the 20-minute uphill walk from the Forrest Hill MUNI station to the house, especially on a windy day.