Logistics first. The room/apartment was everything I was looking for: peaceful, bright, and well-located. It is quiet and serene, while remaining very close to transportation and restaurants/cafes. The bed was very comfortable, and I had everything that I needed (and even a couple of additional nice touches, including a sound-muffling device, hooks on the back of the door, and extra blankets.)

Brenda was a lovely, lovely host. Really, there's nothing more that I could ask for. She was kind and super accommodating. She provided me with a list of recommended restaurants nearby, and was even thoughtful enough to leave a set of cards detailing the best walks in San Francisco in the bedroom. She invited me to join the conversation when she had a couple of friends over.

Most of all, I truly felt welcome at her apartment, and actually looked forward to returning to it at night. This was very important, especially since I was traveling alone in a new place. Thank you for such a wonderful experience, Brenda, and I'll definitely call when I'm next in town!