I had a lovely time in Hui’s little apartment in southern San Francisco. It’s in a very quiet neighborhood, and I chose this area initially due to the low crime rate, compared to the business district, etc. The apartment was clean, and the bedroom and bathroom felt very modern. The gas stove was easy to figure out for my morning tea (I’m used to electric) and the bed was extremely comfortable. Great for my jet lagged self to really recover! Also, even though it gets chilly at night, the blanket on the bed is thick enough to keep you very cozy. Hui kindly provided snacks and some water bottles in the fridge.
I should have rented a car, as there is an on street spot in front of the house, and Lyft got pretty expensive since the location is pretty far from all the activities in SF.
Hui’s back garden is gorgeous! Everything was blooming when I was there (July) and behind the garden you can see the clouds slowly pouring over the mountain top in the distance. A great view to sip my tea to and stretch in the morning.
Things to be aware of: if you’re tall, like me, watch your head as you enter. You have to go under the deck and up the stairs to the entrance. They are low enough that I had to duck down. It was very windy when I was there, and I think this is what made the wifi a bit unstable. Not the host’s fault, really, but something to note if you require access.