There are “good hosts” and there are “great hosts” and every so often there are “over-the-top amazing and wonderful hosts” - well, Derek and Jay are the latter of these.
I just spent 7 nights in their lovely Private Garden Suite in the North Park neighborhood, and it more than suited every need I had during my extended stay. The small “kitchen” area was useful. Lots of room in the closet was a good thing. A shower you want to stay in longer. And a very comfy bed. The room itself is a little art gallery with one wall covered with fantastic paintings and sketches - made such a fun and bright space.
Out the door you end up in your own private garden patio - lush with pretty potted plants - and the view of the flora and fauna that grace the slope of the canyon next to this place makes it all even better.
Derek and Jay were quick with answers to questions I had before arriving, with nearby locations of my bank / the post office / pharmacy / dry cleaners / bodega / plus locally-owned coffee shops and bakeries. They also check in to see if you need more coffee or anything else, which for a longer stay it can be necessary.
Did I love this place? Yes. Was I sad to leave? Yes. Do I hope to return again one day? Yes! Yes! Yes!