In one sentence: Cynthia is a wonderful host, and I had the most delightful time at her lovely house in Noa Valley, I could not have found a better host for my first time with Airbnb... Cynthia is a very kind & considerate person, very accommodating and mindful of her guest's needs and privacy and at the same time great fun to spend any time with. She made me feel welcome, like being at a friend's house, and made my stay at her house a wonderfully relaxing experience. Cynthia is very knowledgeable of the area, and can help you plan your visit if you know the kind of things you'd like to see. As far as the accommodation is concerned, it really is as lovely as in the pictures: the house is very nicely appointed, very tasteful and clean, with a well-equipped kitchen, clean bathroom, comfortable living room for relaxing or just watching some TV. My bedroom was a good size, with a big, comfortable bed, storage for clothes, fresh bed linen and plenty of towels; also with a door to the backyard so one could enjoy the morning or afternoon sun on the deck chairs. The house is very quiet and the room is looking to the back of the house so if you have a light sleep like me, no worries:-). Cynthia is a very considerate person, so sharing the bathroom was no problem at all. I had access to everything I needed during my stay (6 days). The house itself is well placed for public transport and great views over the hills, only a short walk to bus 24 (which goes past the house) and to the tram J @ Church St. If you enjoy visiting museums, bay cruises & plan on using public transport and the cable car, have a look at the San Francisco CityPass. I saved lots using one, thanks to Cynthia:-). And finally, would I stay there again? Absolutely! Thank you, Cynthia, for helping make my holiday in San Francisco a very good one indeed.