Jean’s place was clean and the open common area is inviting. This doesn’t seem like a place, however, for friends to stay together for a weekend, as my group had done. My colleagues and I from grad school do yearly get-togethers and so decided to meet in SF for the pride parade. Our first night as we winded down in our pajamas to talk and catch up on life, we actually got a noise complaint from Jean. She also said I had more than 4 people (I had friends coming in and out to stop by; I’m local to the Bay Area). Maybe thin walls? I had opened the door to show there were only 4 people, and again, in our pajamas ready for bed! She has cameras outside the perimeter of the house, which are great for security, but that might’ve been what she was checking/counting us on. Also re: security and safety, you’re better off taking Lyft to/from the house if you anticipate coming home late. Little to no street parking if you drive, so coming home after 10pm I had to park super far and walk back in the dark. The street itself is quiet, but again I’m from here and know the area and just around the next block it can be dicey.
The rest of our stay went well. Super secure inside with the gate and key code access and cameras. The only recommendation I gave to Jean was perhaps a more communicable way of handling luggage for late checkout. My friend had to yell out for someone to retrieve her bag even though I informed Jean she was on her way. Again, not the best place to stay for a group of friends with different flight times. I’m sure if we all had the same flight such as a family of 4 that would be easier.