Cynthia is a charming hostess who was thoughtful, warm and helpful. Her home is tastefully decorated in a contemporary style with sunshine and light colors which helped me to feel relaxed and comfortable. The fact that it was clean and well organized added to my enjoyment in being there. The guest room had everything I needed, including a very comfortable bed. Noe Valley was the perfect neighborhood for me. Not in the heart of downtown, but easy enough to get to by bus and muni. I cooked quite a bit and Cynthia's kitchen is equipped with high quality cooking utensils and she graciously cleared space in her refrigerator and pantry for me. To add to all the above, Cynthia extended her hospitality to me by picking me up at the airport and taking me shopping at at wonderful California style farmers market. I was new to the city and she gave me directions, made recommendations about the best places to visit and helped me navigate Muni, the public transportation system. This was my first experience with airbnb and there is no doubt that I will be using this service again. I am grateful to my hostess for making my stay in San Francisco fun and everything I wanted in a vacation. I have no reservations about recommending her place for future guests.