Home away from home indeed! And staying with Lynn is like staying at the home of a long-time friend. Seriously, I was blown away by her warmth and hospitality. I've had the honor of meeting many wonderful AirBnB hosts, but she may top them all. My ailing father has to travel to San Francisco every month for medical treatment, and before finding Lynn's place, our experiences with both hotel and other AirBnBs in the area have been mixed at best. Our last AirBnB was the worst I've ever experienced anywhere. So we were admittedly hesitant to try again, but ultimately so glad we did! My dad said that it has changed his whole outlook on having to come to SF every month, which pretty much makes Lynn my (and my dad's) angel.
The flat itself is warm and cozy. It is "garden level," so not as sunny, but it has just about everything you could want during your stay. My dad loved the bed, and I found the fold out single bed to be perfectly suitable. I'm 5'9 and well into my 40's, and the bed was plenty long and I slept just fine.
The kitchen is well-equipped, just know that Lynn had to unplug the oven, so that is not an option at this time. But there is a stovetop, microwave, Keurig, large fridge/freezer, and all the usual utensils. The bathroom is beautiful and sparkling clean. The living room has an extra long, very comfortable couch, so if a hideaway bed isn't your thing, the couch might be a good option for sleeping.
The location was great for us, even with a commute into SF each day. Traffic wasn't terrible. We rented a car, and it took about 45 minutes to get to UCSF - Mission Bay area in the morning, and 30 minutes to get back in the afternoon, both during rush hour. Downtown Burlingame is as lovely as they come, and my dad and I enjoyed walking up and down Burlingame Avenue each evening after dinner. We happened upon Crepevine restaurant and liked it so much, we ate there both nights. If you happen to be restricted to a gluten-free diet, I can't recommend it highly enough!
We've already booked our next stay with Lynn, and it's so wonderful to be able to say I'm actually looking forward to our next trip to the Bay Area for once!