We had a fantastic time in Donna's apartment. Donna is a lovely, thoughtful and very experienced host and made sure that we had everything we needed. From fresh towels, cozy bedsheets to always having great tips and advice on what to do in the area. The apartment has a beautiful view of the garden, which is a little backyard paradise in which Donna puts a lot of love and work. She's always open for a little chat when you see her around gardening and has the most interesting stories to tell.
Donna was, even so kind to receive and hand over a parcel and letter I got during our stay and was always there and happy to help.
She and her husband did a great job of modernizing the apartment. The bathroom and shower are really amazing and definitely a highlight. Since the apartment is located in the basement there's not so much natural light coming in but they did an amazing job with installing nice and modern lights everywhere so you can always create the right atmosphere. The direct view into the garden is a gem and you can always sit outside and enjoy the sun or read.
The location is perfect when you don’t want to stay in the touristy Downtown but in a very local neighborhood with amazing restaurants and cafes close by. The Panhandle/Golden Gate Park and Alamo Square Park were just a few minutes' walks and we enjoyed hanging out there in the sun.
For further rides to other parts of the city, there's a bus close by, which is super convenient - or you get a Lyft/Uber as lots of locals do, which is convenient but more pricy.
This place is perfect for some relaxing days in the city and I highly recommend it.
Thanks for being an amazing host, Donna!