Communication was very easy and John was friendly with tips for food and scenic walks. It’s a 5 minute walk to lots of restaurants and a 10 minute walk to the water to watch the planes land at SFO, especially at sunrise or sunset. And if you’re lucky you can visit their pets when they hang in the back yard. The train station closed down that is a couple blocks from their place but there are lots of buses and the other train station is only a mile away. This place might not be for you if you don’t like tiny bathrooms., however. The bed was very cushy. I would stay here again any time it is available and I am in the area.