Doug and Richard are warm, easygoing, flexible guys, and their home is quiet, unpretentious, and comfortable. I enjoyed kitchen conversations with Doug about food, culture, and his love for the City. I slept well in the well-furnished guestroom. And I liked the location near Alamo Square, one of the city's less heralded parks, with its stunning skyline view. Grocery stores and numerous restaurants are nearby, but the block is residential and super-quiet. The Haight is a short walk away; the Mission is further but walkable; and bus lines crisscross the neighborhood. Two things to note: (1) if you need closet space, this room might not work for you; and (2) the neighborhood, while central and attractive, is on bus but not streetcar lines. Neither of these caveats would deter me from staying here again.