Just spent 2 days at Jefferson+Gary's lovely apartment and can't recommend it enough! What I loved about it:
The rooms/house:
I was hesitant about renting a private room but the set up with the 2 rooms was perfect. The bedroom and attached sitting room are situated right by the entry, down the hall from the rest of the apartment, so it felt private. The sitting room was cozy and inviting. Super comfy couch with great big pillows and blanket to curl up and browse through the various magazines on the coffee table, Jefferson+Gary's guidebook and the big binder of tourist pamphlets, etc that the hosts provided. The bedroom had a small closet with plenty of hangars, a dresser, a bedside table with a multitude of San Francisco guidebooks and a super comfy bed. Other small but thoughtful touches were the iPod with extensive playlists, fresh flowers throughout and power strips at several strategic locations so that I could charge my devices wherever I happened to be sitting/laying.
The bathroom was shared but was not an issue. The toilet was in a separate room from the shower which was convenient. The shower had good water pressure. The hosts provided empty shelves in medicine cabinets to store toiletries. I had access to the kitchen to store food in the fridge. Didn't need the washer/dryer or check out Gary's garden but had access to that as well. Overall, the whole house was immaculate and inviting. The numerous art pieces on the walls and throughout gave the house great character.
The location:
Great location for exploring the Mission District! Some of the top eateries I wanted to check out were within a block from the apartment. Valencia Street was just a couple short blocks away. Dolores Park was across the street, a great place for picnicking or just bringing a bottle of wine to chill out and people watch. Close to public transportation although I didn't use it since I decided to stay in the Mission District the whole time.
The hosts:
Jefferson and Gary were accommodating, gracious and generous hosts! Jefferson was the one to greet me upon arrival. He helped me with my ridiculously overpacked suitcase, gave me a tour of the place and was very friendly and welcoming. The rest of the time I interacted mostly with Gary and he was a doll. My second afternoon there was sunny and gorgeous weather so Gary suggested I check out Dolores Park, gave me a bag with a blanket, bottle of wine and plastic cup, and sent me on my way. That evening he gave me a great dinner recommendation (Mau - Vietnamese restaurant with super yummy noodles). Later, when I was looking for a place to grab a cocktail, he went out of his way to give me a recommendation that suited what I was looking for.
Great experience overall! I would definitely try to stay at their apartment on my next visit to SF!!!