I had a fantastic stay at Ashish's place during my time in San Francisco.

The house is beautiful, both inside and outside. It has been completely renovated, and very tastefully decorated. The common areas are very nice. Paul and Chase, the two dogs, are very well-behaved, and it was a pleasure to pet them after a long day spent visiting the city!

The room itself is spacious, and has a spectacular view of downtown. The bed is extremely comfortable. The private bathroom is very nice, and very cozy. Notice that quite a few cars use Castro street at night. People unaccustomed to city traffic might want to wear earplugs.

The location of the house is fantastic - central, yet in a quiet, residential area. You are in the center of Castro, with many shops and restaurants right at the corner. Muni metro station 'Castro' is half a block away, so the city center is very accessible. The very picturesque F rail line is just as nearby. Many great locations are accessible by foot, including Alamo Square. Everything is else is easily reachable by a combination of metro/buses + walking.

Finally, Ashish and his partner were fantastic hosts, and made me feel immediately welcome. They responded to questions and e-mails very quickly, and were incredibly helpful when I needed directions. It was also a pleasure to talk to them, about the city and many other things, during the trip. I would definitely go back to Ashish's place if I visit San Francisco again.