In a lot of ways this is exactly the kind of place that Airbnb exist to offer. It's a great deal in a location where there are no real hotels, or tourists. The apartment is clear, and comfy. The location is the Sunset neighborhood of San Francisco, which is not hip enough, or picturesque enough to garner more tourism. You won't find any landmark or icons there. But you will find is good cheap restaurants, and very convenient bus and train lines. The neighborhood also has a very nice authentic feel to it. Many of the streets are lined with town houses you would picture when you think of San Francisco, but they are occupied by the working class. They have none of the flash of the city's painted ladies, but they are nice.

With in an easy walk of this apartment is are two Asian super markets, a number of cheap, cheerful, and tasty restaurants, ( I loved the dim sum at TC Bakery, and the Thai food at Marnee Thai was quite good). None of the restaurants where good enough to specifically come to the neighborhood for, but all where great finds since we where there.

We staid here three nights. Each morning I would get up and walk three blocks to TC bakery to get dim sum and bring it home. I was often the only person in the restaurant to order in English. I could feed two adults for under $10. On the way there and back I might see one of the Asian market dumping what smelled like fish water on the side walk, then hosing it off, or hear Korean pop blaring from the "Irish Pub" as people cleaned it from the night before's debauchery. I would pass at one or two people sleeping in a door way.

I loved it. I felt like a local. The apartment it's self is as pictured and Rumesha was a good host. This was a great value for those who hunting for one. One thing I did want to mention however is the apartment is located under her flat. The stairs pictured connect the two, and there is a locked door at the top of the stairs. Rumesha and her family where very respectful upstairs neighbors, but you could hear people talking, walking, and doors shutting when they where in you area of the apartment above. This did not pose a problem for me as they kept reasonable hours, and volume levels. It is identical to living in an apartment with respectful upstairs neighbors.

This was great find. If you want a crash pad in San Fran this is a great place. If you want a central base to explore the city this is a great place you are close to park, beach, and have a good base to explore the city's more famous neighborhoods. In all was a very functional and authentic experience to stay here. I would stay here again in heart beat.