Beautiful home, wonderful neighborhood, great host.
The house looks exactly like it does in the photos -- spacious, colorful, comfortable. The room was in a separate part of the house, so I definitely felt a sense of privacy while I was there. The backyard is a great place to wake up at in the mornings, and pleasant for an afternoon of quiet time. The bed was ridiculously comfortable, and the bathroom had everything I needed.
The Hillcrest neighborhood is full of energy and attractions -- restaurants, shops, and you're right by the Rite Aid and Whole Foods in case you need any last-minute things. The great part about where the house is situated is that pure blocks away from the action but far enough away to cut any noise around the neighborhood.
Steve was a wonderful host -- he made sure my stay was comfortable during my five-day stay. I had coffee ready to go in the mornings, bottles of water for my bike rides, and fresh fruit to snack on during the day. Steve is a really friendly guy, and we had fun conversations whenever we were around each other. And his dog Da Vinci was a great house mate to have around!