Hey, I'm Brenda!

Reviews From Guests

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  Lindsey

  Brenda is super fun, accommodating and easy to get along with and I loved her place. It's very conveniently located, close to the muni and the house itself is gorgeously decorated and very comfy. Would definitely recommend it!

  January 2012
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  Leah

  Great room. Warm and Cozy. Brenda is super friendly and helpful. Great restaurants and location. Perfect, quiet place after a long day!

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  Greg

  Brenda is a super host and made my stay totally easy and smooth! Her place is in a beautiful, ideal location in the city and I definitely hope to use it again on future trips into SF! Definitely recommend it.

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  Rain

  My stay in SF with Brenda has been a lovely experience. She's not only a wonderful host but also an amazing person! She's super friendly and has a very warm heart. I feel so comfortable with her and she did make me feel welcomed. Also Brenda's place is tasteful decorated. The kitchen is so nice and bright, it makes me want to learn how to cook! If you do come to SF, please don't miss Brenda's place. The neighborhood is so lively and full of nice cafe and restaurants. I've been to all... More »

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  Hyai ine

  Brenda's house has the most beautiful bright kitchen, and I had a cozy room with a great selection of books. The location was perfect as it was close to public transportation in all directions and had a large number of great restaurants within a few blocks. (Bi-rite, Tartine, Eiji, Delfina, Thourough Bread, .... lots!) Most of all she was a thoughtful host and I enjoyed talking to her and her visiting friends. If you are a solo traveler, it would be hard to find a better place to stay. Highly... More »

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  Marc

  I really enjoyed staying with Brenda and getting to chat with her. Upon arrival, she had left me a map of the city as well as a list of some local spots to check out. I didn't get to visit all of them, but I hope to go back and try the rest. Her place was clean and quiet, and I enjoyed the time I spent there. I'll definitely consider her availability first the next time I'm visiting SF.

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  Marlene

  Brenda is a wonderful hostess. Very nice room, clean and comfortable. Love little Boo,the dog & MooMoo, the cat. Good location. Easy to walk to restaurants and market.

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  Ava

  I loved my stay with Brenda, surrounded by Boo and Miss Mumu, having coffee early morning and looking at life going by below - yes, the room has a lovely big window with lots of fresh air and natural sunligth coming into your room Brenda is a lovely lady, really great when it comes to advice, tips and general San Francisco 'what to do' and 'where to go'. Even with hectic schedule, Brenda always made sure that I was okay, and even checked in with me when my seminar ran late, to be sure that... More »

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  Jens

  Brenda was a wonderful host. She was very helpful and supportive in any matter from my unexpected late arrival near midnight to find a safe place for a rented motorbike over night. The communication with her was great and she was always happy to give some advice about the neighbourhood and the city. She also invited me to a dinner with her friends which was simply delicious. The apartment was very nice and the location is perfect being in one of the most exciting areas of town. So if... More »

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  Andrew

  The location was perfect, very close to the Mission and Delores Park, and the room was just right for me. Brenda was a great host; very hospitable and accommodating. I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to a single traveler.

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  Belinda

  Brenda is lovely and a thoughtful host. Her dog Boo and cat Moo Moo are very sweet and well behaved. The room was perfect for a solo traveller exploring San Francisco.

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  Khalid

  Brenda is really nice, kind and always willing to help. Her house is very clean and I love her dog boo and cat. If I ever come back to SF, I ll surely stay with her.

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  Michelle

  My stay at Brenda's apartment was great! She was really helpful, friendly, and even gave me a ride one morning since it was convenient. Her place is very clean and comfortable and walkable to BART which is convenient for the airport. I would highly recommend staying here!

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  Natasha

  It was my first Airbnb experience and Brenda and her place were fantastic. Her apartment looks exactly like the photos: clean, comfortable and cosy. The bed is super comfy and the room is very private. Brenda has maps and books for you to read and is always willing to chat to you, give advice and answer any questions. She really makes you feel welcome and comfortable very quickly. I found it hard to leave her place some mornings as it was so nice. The dog and cat are cute and friendly. The... More »

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  Ra

  Brenda was fantastic host. I am definitely staying with her again if I re visit San Francisco. She is very easy going and flexible with time. I loved her cat so much. :)

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  Jonathan

  Brenda is great, I arrived earlier than expected and stayed a day longer! She was incredibly flexible and accommodating to the changing needs of my business trip.

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  Susan

  Staying at Brenda's was wonderful. She is easy going, friendly and HELPFUL - went out of her way to help me navigate an unknown area, gave me a map so I wouldn't get lost, and was interesting to talk to and be with. Great space, Nice room, Friendly, helpful host - what could be better! Thanks for everything, Brenda!

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  Emily

  I would highly recommend Brenda's cozy room. It is very comfortable,and Brenda gladly shares the amenities of her beautiful apartment, should you wish to cook or watch television. She is charming,and her dog and cat made me feel right at home.

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  Emily

  Brenda is absolutely lovely! This really is the perfect place to stay in San Francisco. Fantastic location and wonderful company. Brenda is very generous with her time if you need her to help you out with any recommendations or directions. This was my first airbnb experience, and I couldn't be happier with my stay!

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  Chris

  Really enjoyed my stay at Brenda's home. Was very beautiful and clean, and very well situated near the Muni. Will definitely stay here again, assuming there are ever any open spots!

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  Bridget

  First AirBnb experience and it was soo easy. Brenda is a super host with plenty of great tips whatever the problem. Boo and Moo (sp?) are adorable, Brenda really let's you feel relaxed. No awkwardness at all. And it really is perfectly located. :)

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  Femke

  I've stayed for a few days at Brenda's place and was very pleased with it. The room was a bit on the small side but perfect for me. Nice bed, great location with coffeehouses and restaurants just around the corner, a wonderful host and last but not least cute pets!

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  Steph

  Brenda is a great host: very engaging, thoughtful and is passionate about what she does. She made me feel very welcome when I joined her friends at her dinner party. Her dog is so cute! I love the fact that she has also prepared a list of places to go locally like a San Franciscan would do;) The flat has a lovely style defined by the paintings that carry sentimental values. The kitchen is an ideal place for social interaction and the room is clean, cosy and inspiring red! I would come... More »

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  Bill

  Great location. Great accommodations and a great host! Could not have been nicer.

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  Clarice

  This was a super short trip, but Brenda's space and hosting was great. This location is ideal for amazing food, places to hang out, shopping, and transit to every possible sightseeing spot you could want to see! Brenda herself is welcoming, full of info and good advice for how to get places and what to see, and a great person to chat with at the end of a long day of wandering. I would happily stay there again in the future as it was entirely comfortable and the perfect homebase for my trip.

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  Gaea

  What a pleasure ! Brenda's place deserves every good rating ever given, her apartment is beautiful and really well situated to explore the fabulous city that is San Fran. Brenda herself is fab company, easy going and welcoming I cannot recommend her as a host highly enough !

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  Sarah-jane

  Brenda is amazing. She goes out of her way to make you feel comfortable and make your trip to SF the best it can be! The bedroom is adorable and cozy, and I felt immediately at home. The place itself is also a gem... the kitchen in the morning is such a lovely spot! The neighbourhood is perfect... close to so many adorable little restaurants and cafes (Cafe Sophie became my home away from home), funky neighbourhoods (Castro, Mission), and super close to the Muni, busses and not too far from... More »

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  Kim

  Really wonderful experience in everyway - room and flat are comfortable with great style and Brenda is a kind, thoughtful and gracious host. Cant recommend it highly enough.

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  Misato

  I was looking for a spot in a nice neighbourhood (with good coffee& wifi joints around, but also good connections for venturing out to explore SF) as a base for my 3 day stay there.. and Perfectly Located Castro was, well... perfect! Brenda was lovely, extremely helpful and friendly. I really appreciated her hospitaliy and personal recommendations of places around the neighbourhood, which offers so much in terms of eateries and cool shops. The flat is beautiful, and the room, very... More »

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  Janis

  I really enjoyed my stay at Brenda's. The room was small, but clean and charming. The apartment was lovely and Brenda was helpful and informative. I would stay there again and the location really is perfect.

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  Gretchen

  Brenda's place was the perfect spot for a solo traveler like me. She was out of town for my first two nights there, but mailed me the key well in advance of my stay. I was so exhausted from a half day of travel my first night there, and nothing looked cozier than that little red room once I finally made it to SF! Additionally, the apartment is in a great location. I walked all over the Mission and Castro with no problem, and for a slightly longer stroll headed up to Haight one morning. Lots... More »

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  Jonathan

  This was my first time in San Francisco, and Brenda helped make it all the better. Her apartment is great -- no fuss, clean and tidy, and convenient to lots of cool stuff. What really made this a great stay was Brenda's friendly hospitality; she gave me a few pointers that led to some really good times. Definitely recommended!

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  Kimberly

  I loved staying at Brenda's place! The location is awesome, being 3 MUNI stops to Powell (Union Square); the house is very well-decorated; the bedroom is cozy and the bed is super comfortable! Towels were provided and the entire place was nice and clean. Her pets were nice to have around too. Overall, you get a comfy, homey place to stay but you have privacy when you want it. My best Airbnb experience to date!

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  Justin

  A home away from home This is my first-time experience with airbnb and from Day One, it has been great. Brenda is such a good host. She is thoughtful, warm, kind, and very easy going. I really appreciate her restaurant tips and as a result, I had some great food : ) Her apartment is beautiful and artistic, which reflects her taste. Her two kitties are adorable and Boo is very friendly. The location is unbeatable - a quiet neighborhood in the heart of Castro. All in all, I really... More »

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  Calvin

  I stayed with Brenda once a month for about 6 months in a row in San Francisco and could not have had a better experience. Her warm character and inclusiveness made me feel at home in her flat.  We shared several meals, glasses of wine, and great conversation and I consider her a friend.  Anyone traveling to San Francisco seeking a good location, safe surroundings, and a knowledgeable host would be lucky to stay at Perfectly Located Castro.  Thanks so much Brenda!

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  Leah

  Had a wonderful time staying in Castro with Brenda, from start to finish. Every little detail was taken care of, from wifi, to maps to where to buy the best coffee! In the short time I spent in the apartment (and as others have mentioned in previous reviews), it felt as if I'd know Brenda for years. She has a lovely friendly and warm nature, is easy to talk to and is very accommodating. The lovely Boo dog, and the two cats were a lovely added bonus to my stay. Thank you, Brenda!

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  Michele

  Brenda is the most amazing host ever! She did all she could to make me feel at home both at her place and in the city! Brenda is a great person and great company! Her place is just so nice (love your kitchen!!!) and so perfectly located in the Castro! I am definitely coming back!!! Thanks Brenda!

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  Cassie

  Brenda's Place was an amazing Airbnb experience!! She was so accommodating and welcoming and her place is amazing, exactly where you want to stay in San Francisco! It is so close to both the F tram and the Muni stations, Market street is less than 2 blocks away and there is a Safeway, Walgreens, great Japanese and a fabulous bookstore all within a 5 minute walk. The cats are gorgeous and if you're a cat person, you will enjoy their company! I had a great time getting to know Brenda, I had... More »

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  Paul

  Brenda was a perfect and friendly host offering a very comfortable room and house and making my San Francisco stay just like visiting an old friend. Her place is easy to get to via transit and is in an interesting area of the city with great restaurants only a short walk away. The room offered a quiet place to sleep as well as a desk to work which was a bonus. I also managed to unwind in the evening with her comfortable living room or beautiful kitchen. Brenda's pets were very easy to... More »

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  Carolina

  Brenda was a very helpful and sympatic host.The room small but cosy.The appartment very nice indeed.Neighboorhood fun.

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  Marie-ange

  I couldn't dream of a better first Airbnb experience !!! A comfy bed in a charming flat, close to a lot of public transports (even an historical cable-car) and moreover with a so nice, helpful and well-organised host. Brenda was always ready to give me a hand and she definitely made my first days in SF easier (included an invitation to an opening with her so lively and funny friend). If you have never seen someone who can swim across sf bay from Alcatraz (alive, I mean), you have to go to... More »

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  Rina

  My first airbnb stay is great! I spend nice days at Brenda's house!! She is so kind&friendly! And,her pets also lovely♡ The guest's private room is cute,red red red!!and nice bedding. Her house is so clean&so cute. I love her&her house!! Thank you Brenda soooooo much:)

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  Christopher

  Honestly, I can really say I was NERVOUS at first. But when I first met Brenda and boo(my new bff) the transition from stranger out of the cab into house-guest was quite seamless. Her house is clean and you wouldn't even be able to tell she had 2 cats if you didn't see them or their litter box(which is also clean and strategically placed)! Brenda made me feel like we had always been friends and that I was just staying over for the weekend, perfect host and FULL of energy and life. Gave me... More »

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  Josefin

  Staying with Brenda is the ultimate San Francisco experience! I stayed with Brenda last year, this year, and will stay here everytime I visit SF. Brenda is kind, funny, and goes out of her way to help you out and make you feel at home, as well as finding the best places to go! The location is perfect, on a quiet street round the corner from the Castro, and a few blocks from the resturants and bars at Valencia and 16th. I'd recommend this place to anyone who is looking for a great time in... More »

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  Myrna

  Brenda is lovely, personable and attentive. She even dropped me off at the pharmacy on her way to work so that I could pick up a prescription I needed. Brenda made sure that I could find what I needed in terms of restaurants & stores, Pretty, spacious apartment, too! Because I was super-exhausted from my travels, I was more sensitive to noise from traffic and from her dog & cat.

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  Calvin

  What else can I say? Brenda is the hostess with the mostess! Thanks again B!

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  Peter

  Brenda was a magnificent host and her condo more than just homelike. She was incredibly kind and gracious throughout my stay. Even though I have booked at extremely short notice, she managed to fit me into her tight schedule. Habitually, after riding a busy wave of rules and regulations, we were engaged in lengthy and interesting conversations about all kinds of topics. Above all, I was welcomed to join and have brunch with her girl friends at the marvelous Dolores Park.

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  Susan

  Brenda and her place are great. Everything was as expected from the photos and description. It's a great location and I really apreciated how organized she was, supplying maps and recommendations for things to do, places to eat etc. I would definitely recommend a stay w/ Brenda.

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  Brian

  Brenda and her place are great! She's a welcoming, generous, and warm host, and her condo (beautiful, clean, and very comfortable) is very conveniently located in the city. If you have any questions about the city or need tips/advice, she's very available to help out. Her two cats and dog are a treat to be around as well. It was a very comfortable place to stay in the city (I even extended my stay there slightly after arrival!), and I'd absolutely recommend it to anyone else coming to San... More »

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  Chirag

  Yet another fantastic visit and stay at Brenda's. Having done a few of these airbnb stays I can confidently say--it doesn't get better than this!

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  Joy

  Logistics first. The room/apartment was everything I was looking for: peaceful, bright, and well-located. It is quiet and serene, while remaining very close to transportation and restaurants/cafes. The bed was very comfortable, and I had everything that I needed (and even a couple of additional nice touches, including a sound-muffling device, hooks on the back of the door, and extra blankets.) Brenda was a lovely, lovely host. Really, there's nothing more that I could ask for. She was... More »

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  Jeremy

  This was my first time using AirBnB, and I had a really excellent experience. Brenda's apartment is beautiful, and like the name says, perfectly located. Brenda herself was a real joy to spend time with - and made me feel like I was staying with an old friend. She was super helpful, kind, and even invited me to have dinner with her and her friends on one occasion. I can't say enough good things about staying at Perfectly Located Castro. It was a really great experience overall. I... More »

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  Calvin

  Once again, what can I say! The Castro is the place to be! This time I dinned at Star Belly, just around the corner. Thanks B!

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  Chirag

  Staying with Brenda has made me a permanent Airbnb convert--the experience was tremendous. First off, the basics--perfectly located between the Castro and Mission and less than 5 minutes from public transportation; a beautiful, cozy, light filled space, tastefully decorated; and a very comfortable bed. But more importantly, the experience--Brenda is incredible, funny, witty, and very open minded. Exceptionally hospitable, she anticipated all my needs...I was under the weather one day and... More »

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  Calvin

  If you love to eat great food and be in the middle of the action--this is the place! Sushi, wine, Indian, old-world Italian market, Mexican! Walk to EVERYTHING! Not mention Brenda is a great hostess, and her home is warm and inviting. If you really want to see what SF is all about, the Castro from Brenda's is a true experience.

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  Chris

  great location - some say perfect - Brenda is super cool and she has lots n lots of books. Would like to stay again if she has room. The bed is tight but worked fine for me 6'1"

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  Kate

  Brenda is a lovely, warm hearted lady who it was an absolute pleasure to meet. She went out of her way to make me feel at home and provided heaps of advice on where to go and what to see. Her pets, Boo dog and cats MuMu and Phina, are just the cutest :o). Her apartment is wonderful, super comfortable and has great decor. The room has a great selection of books and info about San Francisco. The location is awesome too; Castro is a great area with loads of fab places to eat and hang out, and... More »

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  Gerry

  Perfectly Located Castro is not only Perfectly Located Castro But >>> Perfectly Located San Francisco !!! PLC is within walking distance to great cafes and restaurants and public transportation !!! As one with an interest in art and art museums it was wonderful for me to chat with such a knowledgable individual as Brenda. As a first-time visitor to SF I was most grateful for her useful sightseeing and travel tips. Thank you again Brenda for an Idyllic Stay / I felt very much at... More »

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  Arlie

  Never thought I'd find such an authentic and warm place to stay in San Francisco. Brenda is a great host. She is very easy-going, smart, conversational and has great taste. Her place is both comfortable and artsy. I loved all the books and art work. My bed was just right for one person, and I loved her cute pets. She has a nice big kitchen where I sat at the table and ate fruit and cheese from the local organic market while gazing out the window and imagining what it would be like to... More »

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  Fiona

  Brenda is the perfect host. She was warm and welcoming and made me feel really at home. It made my time in San Francisco so easy as I was able to chat to Brenda about things to do and places to go and the apartment is so well located that it was easy for me to get around the city. Her hospitality went above and beyond what I had expected and made my time in San Francisco very special - particularly the crab and corn on the cob! It felt like a true experience of San Francisco Thanks Brenda.

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  Imee

  Brenda was a great host and really helpful with suggestions for what to do and where to eat. Her neighbourhood is only a few blocks from the 16th St BART station, safe, easy to walk around and, best of all, really has that SF feel to it. She lent me a set of City Walk cards which were great for exploring the Castro and surrounding neighbourhoods - from beautiful murals and incredible tacos in the Mission district to the village feel of Noe Valley. The room and flat were comfortable and... More »

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  Valeria

  Brenda has been a great host. She trully cared about my stay. She loves travelling so she knows everything you might need during the stay at her place. The house is beautifull and clean. The location is fabulous with a neighborhood feel to it. Great restaurants and coffee houses near by. I strongly recommend staying at Brenda's.

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  Pierre

  Brenda is awesome fun, easygoing, super helpful and really generous with her time, advice and resources!Her partmenet is well decorated with an beautiful kitchen.The room was well also. The location was perfect in the heart of castro District near public transportation.Also there are a lot of bars, restaurants near the apartment to enjoy the city. I miss already SF!!

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  Jim

  Brenda was a great host with a very clean and comfortable accommodation. The location was very convenient (with the F/J Trains nearby and the BART an easy walk away). The hood is great. Brenda was very welcoming and helpful and the animals are sweethearts.

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  Vitor

  Brenda is an awesome host, everything was just.. well perfect. Not much of a writer, but should you choose to stay here, you won't be disappointed.

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  Kyle

  brenda was a fantastically warm and welcoming host. made my stay the perfect start to my US visit. Highly recommended.

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  Calvin

  Hey Brenda, Thank you for sharing your extra space with me. Friday night movies are the best! *Calvin

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  Julie

  This was my first but definitely not my last b&b experience! Beautiful small room - with a very good bed- in an apartment decorated with a lot of taste. Brenda is a very nice host who made my first days in San Francisco very plesant! She had lots of good advise on nearby restaurants and groceries, and on musea, parks and other things not to miss in this great city. The location of this b&b is also great: near Castro and Dolores, and near different cable cars and bus lines. Thank you Brenda!

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  Katie

  Brenda's place was flippin fantastic!! I had the pleasure of being in SF for 6 days and it was totally convenient to get everywhere from the perfectly located Castro. Brenda was a welcoming host, and her 12 years in the area provides a good resource. The room was just big enough and the apartment animals are adorable, too. I definitely recommend this room if you're looking to have a real SF neighborhood-y experience.

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  Katrin

  I was very happy to stay with Brenda. The place is perfectly located and the room and appartement are beautiful. Plus Brenda is very nice and fun to talk to. If I would go to SF again I would certainly try to stay there again and only can highly recommend it.

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  Laurie

  Surpassed my expectations! Brenda is a lovely host who strives to make sure you're comfortable and aware of the great places that may spark your interest in San Francisco. Located in an awesome neighborhood, Brenda's place is within walking distance from many great finds in the city. I will miss San Francisco!

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  Jeff

  Staying with Brenda was great! Very helpful, and welcoming to an out of towner. I'd never been to San fran before, but she told me about a bunch of places to go and helped mender around the city. Her place had a great location and was very well kept. I definitely suggest staying.

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  Ginia

  Ideal place to stay in SF. Brenda is a lovely hostess. Low key, easy set up. What more could you ask for.

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  Brian

  Staying with Brenda was an amazing experience. Her place is immaculately designed, with a very worldly feel to it. The house is situated in the heart of the Castro district, and is surrounded by excellent restaurants offering various cuisines from around the world. Brenda is a lifelong world traveler that is very open-minded, and interested in meeting new people. As a design enthusiast, her apartment is furnished with beautiful details. The bedroom is excellent for 1 person, though I don't... More »

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  Leana

  I had a great time at Brendas place. The apartment is wonderfull, great size, light and furnished with a personal note. The room is perfect to stay in San Francisco for a while. There`s everything you need. The Apartment is located in a neighborhood 10 minutes away from downtown. VEry nice area, some pretty shops, restaurants and coffees. A safe and georgeus place to stay while your in San Francisco. Brenda was a great host. She knows the neighborhood and can tell you a lot of great places... More »

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  Celeste

  I had an excellent time staying at Brenda's. She is very friendly and helpful. The place was beautiful and the location perfect.

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  Dan

  Brenda's flat is cozy and wonderfully decorated, and she's a great host. Excellent restaurant recommendations, good conversation...very much enjoyed my stay.

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  Rex

  I was impressed when Brenda had prepared a few print outs for recommended restaurants, map and instructions for using the unusual switch for the shower. The room is very nice and clean. I also took her advice for where to park my car up to hill and was actually quite accurate. Close to most famous sandwich shop Ike, and all public transport.

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  Josefin

  Brendas place is the best place to stay in San Francisco! Just a block away in either direction is all you want in San Francisco and more, but the place is still in a really quiet street. Brenda is a great host and a good friend, and has a lot of suggestions on where to go and what´s what. Super!

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  Mark

  Brenda was great host; welcoming, helpful, and fun. We had several interesting conversations and she offered some great tips on places to see and restaurants to try in area. She has a beautiful, comfortable place in a perfect location for exploring the Mission, Lower Haight, and Castro. I'd highly recommended staying with Brenda while you're in San Francisco.