Our week-long stay at Shal's apartment was wonderful from start to finish. Shal was very responsive and helpful both before and during our stay - it's clear she wants guests to have a good experience! Though located on a moderately steep hill, the apartment is at street level and there are no stairs to deal with (we are in our 70's and appreciate this, also the private entrance with convenient keypad locks). The apartment is even nicer than it appears in the photos - tastefully decorated with many thoughtful touches - luggage racks, lots of hangers in the closet, a bedside table and reading lamp on both sides of the bed, drawers for clothing and toiletries, a really good shower, shopping bags for excursions to Whole Foods or one of the great neighborhood bakeries, a kitchen that seems to have everything, even a pair of scissors! Everything is of excellent quality - so nice to have chairs that are solid and comfortable! We loved being able to sit outside in the private patio area. At all times during our stay, the apartment was peaceful and quiet, even though it's so convenient to 24th St. shops. One day we took public transport (the J streetcar line with a transfer to the N) down to the Embarcadero for lunch and a lovely afternoon walking by the bay.
Truly one of the nicest lodging experiences we have ever had - thank you, Shal!