The experience I had staying at Zarinah's place was above expectations. I highly recommend staying here not only do you meet many people from a variety of other countries who are traveling like you. It was also the hospitality and the amenities have that not only allowed me to save money on eating out as much but to humbly feel like I am at home right from the start.
I also appreciated the fact that they host gatherings every Tuesday nights to have some people share new technology or study they have to have another thing to do.
All and all if you are thinking of visiting SF and Haight and Ashbury is a place in mind to visit. Stay at this wonderful place to get the most of it.