The garden loft apartment is much what you might expect. It is small and dark, but also funky and certainly serviceable. The neighborhood is on the border of Bernal Heights and what locals sometimes refer to as La Lengua. Very hipster and still a little edgy. There were, for example, two homeless men lounging in front of the door when my son and I arrived. I used to live in this neighborhood, so this was not upsetting to me in the least, but it is, I think, worth noting.

I did not meet Scott as he was away, but his neighbor, Judith, let us in and was very pleasant. We actually checked in a little early and left a little late, and we appreciated the flexibility.

Be aware: there is a dog who lives in the house. If you have allergies or don't like pets, this is not the place for you. Also, while the loft does sleep two (there is a double bed), it is not a great space for two people who are not intimate. There is a sofa, but it is not full-sized.