Retired educator and book publisher. Love adventure travel.
University of Ilinois
Cal State Univ Northridge, Cal State Univ Northridge, California State University, Long Beach, California State University, Long Beach, Taylorville High School, Taylorville High School, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
We stayed at Pat's home for 3 nights and the view was gorgeous! Her place is close to public transportation and shopping. Pat it so sweet and kind. She provided excellent recommendations on local restaurants too. We frequent San Francisco as often as possible and have always stayed in hotels, until now!. Pat has changed our opinion and we will definitely be staying with her again. Thank you Pat.
January 2012Beatiful home with great view, within walking distance of bus stops to all the great touring spots in SF.
Staying with Pat has made a good visit to San Francisco great. She is straightforward, thoughtful, has a wonderfully fun spirit and has been a perfect ambassador for the city. The room is clean, cozy a short walk away to public transportation and is all around better than advertised. The shared shower experience is easy considering Pat keeps everything so nice and tidy! Rest easy in your decision to stay with Pat - she has far, far exceeded our expectations as a host and I will definitely... More »
We spent a very nice week at Patricia's. She was nice and very helpfull. Our first BnB expérience was perfect ! The house is charming and it has a splendid view over the city.
Pat is a delight! She's warm and welcoming and very hospitable and nothing is too much trouble for her. It's a lovely house with wonderful views over the city and in a quiet neighbourhood close to public transport. We loved the city and we loved staying with Pat. We hope we'll be back again one day. Christopher and Harriet
We had a marvelous stay with Pat. The room is lovely and spacious and sunny (depending on the weather, of course) everything comfortable, but the best part is getting to visit with Pat. She is a delight - smart, fun, gregarious, and interesting. The evening we spent talking and drinking wine together made our stay immensely enjoyable and memorable. By providing maps and directions on how to use the muni transit, Pat made it possible for us to have the stay we've always wanted - park the... More »
We much enjoyed meeting Pat and sharing her lovely house for a few days. Her wide knowledge, experiences, travel and eclectic tastes made for interesting conversation at every turn, and we found the accomodation very convenient and suitable for our stay. It should be noted that there are a number of stairs tobe negotiated which might be troublesome for those with very large luggage or infirmities. Being awakened by the friendly bark of a wild deer in the midst of SF was a great surprise! (it... More »
Wir wurden herzlich aufgenommen und hatten einen unvergeßlichen Aufenthalt in San Francisco.
Staying at Pat's place was a really nice experience. She has an amazing sense of hospitality and it's always feel at home staying at her place. She even picked us up from the Bart station when we arrived at San Francisco. She also showed us around, the bust stops and she does have an excellent knowledge of the city, and she suggested us to go for a few nice places as well. The printouts she leaves for the guests are also very informative. All in all the stay at her place made our SFO trip... More »
Pleasant host.. scenic house... clean room
Wonderful host beautiful home made it feel like San Francisco was our home. Would definately stay here again.
Patricia is an extremely lovely and very caring host. The view from her house is splendid, and a short hike up to twin peaks will provide you with an even better lookout point over San Francisco! Would love to stay there again!
Patricia was a very gracious hostess and we had a very comfortable stay in her home. We would be happy to visit again.
"Pat became a strategy. A real toast of change for me. I was happy to partner with her. It did make a difference when i visited the Picasso's masterpieces, at the de Young Museum . . . , and Muir Woods' forest. I became as a fortune hunter. Concurrently, I felt safe, comfortable at Pat's house. I'll definitely come again. Many thanks " - JMJ
Patricia was a great host, realy kindness and happy. We stayed 3 nights on her appartment that is confortable. she brought us at the twins. If we come back in SF, we might choose again her house.
Pat is a great host...the room was very cozy and HUGE....parking was never a problem and her place was situated in an area that was close to bus lines and Noe Valley.
The place was ABFAB! The host provided us with clean towels and gave a small tour of the house. She was extremely generous enough to show us Twin Peaks and Noe Valley when she wasn’t oblige to do so. She went out of her way as host to drive us around these two beautiful places. There were so many great pamphlets she left in the room for places to go, to eat, to see. Very informative and helpful! I think the only drawback is the location, which is a bit far from downtown and is up a hill, but... More »
We stayed with Patricia while we were attending the Outside Lands music festival. The place was amazing. On clear days you wake up looking at the whole city from above Noe Valley. She provided great information on how to get to her place as well as great eats in Noe Valley. Its easy to get from her place to the city using public transportation (she will tell you the best ways to go). I would highly recommend staying here if you plan to visit and want to stay in a really cool area.
Patricia is such a great woman! Thank for being such a nice, easy going and respecful host. This is my fist experience in her home but not the last...! I'd love to see her again On top of that, my room- and the home as well- was perfect: comfortable, calm and beautiful! Thanks!
Everything about the stay at Pat's house was amazing. The house was in a nice quiet neighborhood and the view from the living room was stunning! The room was spacious and thebed provided us very comfortable good night sleep. Pat was very lovely and her tips for good reastaurants and getting around town saved us a lot! Thank you Pat. :)
Patricia is a wonderful host who enjoys entertaining. We shared 2 meals with her and a sweet couple visiting from ABQ. She made a delicious eggplant parmigiana. It was great to stay in San Francisco above the hills. Check out Pasta Gina when you're there. Thanks for the tip, Pat!
Pat is very nice and helpful and made lots of interesting suggestions for visiting the city and cultural events. Perfect!
Had a great time here! Pat is amazing!
What an awesome experience to wake up with clear skies on a sunny day in SF while enjoying the gorgeous view from bed!! :) Privacy above all! It was better than being at home!! :D Thanks much Patricia! You are the best!!
The one word that describes our experience at Patricia's beautiful home is AMAZING. Pat is a lovely, gracious host, who went out of her way to make us feel welcome. Her home and the room were impeccably clean, the view is absolutely stunning, everything about this rental was nothing but perfect. The small breakfast she provided was excellent, and just what a person needs to start the day quickly and be out the door to explore this lovely city. She replied to our initial inquiries about the... More »
I have stayed with Pat numerous times over the years and have always found her accomadations wonderful. One of the advantages os staying with Pat is you can always count on parking. That is not true at many places in San Francisco.
I arranged to rent a space from Pat at the last moment, and she could not have been more helpful. Everything was as advertised. I arrived very late on my first night and was out early the next day. As my visit was a short one, I actually never met Pat or heard a peep from her. I loved the accomodations, they were spotless, and the coffee and breakfast snacks were a nice touch. For me there were a couple of advantages to staying in Pats home. It is in a great location, very quiet, and the... More »
Patricia was extremely hospitable and possessed a great knowledge of the city. Her positive vibes was instrumental in contributing to the great experience I had in San Francisco! It also helped that her beautiful place is centrally located making all parts of the city accessible. Thanks for everything Patrica and I hope all is well!
Very clean and comfortable, breathtaking view!
Patricia is a warm host and is full of wonderful information about the city and the nearby neighborhoods! The bed was comfortable, the room was huge and clean, and the whole stay afforded some much needed peace and quiet (with a great view from her house of the city!). What a lovely experience!
Pat is a wonderful host. She kept me smiling even with a terrible cold. Both rooms are large with lots of storage. The front room has view which is such a treat to wake up to, it's hard to pull yourself away. The house is also easily accessible, with lots of public transport links to Downtown, the Bay and airport.
We booked Pat's room based on other reviews. The reviews were right! Pat is a great and attentive host and the house is beautiful and so comfortable. It is like visiting that favorite aunt who KNOWS the town. She loves to go beyond the call of duty and YES, you WILL want to come back again...we guarantee it. THANKS PAT!!
Pat, thank you very much for a pleasant experience! I would certainly recommend you and your place to others. Pat is a wonderful host and a thoughtful lady who has traveled to 42 countries - yeahhhh! Ok, here it goes: Pat picked me up (kindly offered herself) from a BART station at 11:00 p.m. and also showed me around a little, pointing out certain restaurants, shops and bus stations that same night when driving. Pat also suggested a way of traveling to the Yosemite National Park where I... More »
Pats place was a really nice place to stay. The room was big and very clean. Pat is really friendly and gave us a very warm welcome. Sometimes she was kind of angry in the morning and I think she likes to have her glass of wine at night. But at least the place I would recommend to a friend, maybe not when he's in his wild twentys. Thanks for all pat and I hope our gift tasted good, we don't really know a lot about wine.
Lovely, clean place and Pat is awesome.
Very lovely home, and lovely lady. :D Great time, affordable, would definitely do it again sometime!
Pat is a WONDERFUL host and her home is gorgeous, clean, warm and loving! She is so much fun and very interesting, as we shared meals together and just simple 'visiting' time... It was like staying with an old friend even tho this was our first time meeting her! Her home's location is super convenient to so many places!! We are in process of moving to SF so may not be personally staying with Pat as tenants, but we will definitely use her place for family/friends future visits and we plan... More »
Staying with Patricia has been a great experience. Patricia is very nice, the bedroom is big and clean, with a great view on San Francisco, almost the same view than from Twin Peaks! It is very easy and free to park the car, and by car the house is only 5 minutes from BART. We highly recommend staying at Patricia, and we will stay again fore sure!
Gracious hostess, we felt instantly welcome. Her home is lovely, clean, comfortable, and has the best view of the city. And personally - she's an absolute hoot, great sense of humor :)
Patricia is the perfect host, interesting and entertaining.. She made us feel very comfortable, giving us the benefit of her considerable knowledge of san francisco and of her enthusiasm for the place. She was generous with her time and keen to help out whenever needed.We loved meeting her. The room was also perfect,with a picture perfect view. Access to the house by public transport is easy, we found we could be in the city in no time at all. Coming back at night definitely felt like going... More »
Pat was a very nice host! We had the best time there! The house was very clean and has a wonderful view over the city. It was easy to take the bus and public transportation in general. Yummy breakfast was provided wich we did not even expect. Pat was very helpful and knows her city well! we would recomend Pats place for everyone...
Pat was Fabulous. Our first Air B&B experience could not have been more perfect! We drove from Seattle to San Fran and there was easy parking at Pat's house. It took less than 15 min. to "all tourist" locations. Pat's house was spectacular with stunning views of the city while quietly nestled in a cul-de-sac. Pat made perfect recommendations to eat at local neighborhood restaurants. You must eat at Eric's & Chloe's! When we return to San Fran, we will most definitely stay at Pat's house... More »
Pat's place is why we love staying in B and Bs. Generous host, interesting woman, lovely home, wonderful room, comfortable bed. Full of good advice about San Francisco and what to see, where to eat etc. We had a lot of fun.
This was our first airbnb experience, and we chose Pat because of her awesome reviews. Well, she is awesome. Her home is beautiful, and the views are splendid, but the lady is so welcoming and so vivacious and knowledgeable about San Francisco, that we felt completely comfortable. We will only stay with her in San Francisco in the future! And now we feel comfortable trusting airbnb in other cities. So what could be better?
Staying with Patricia made our days in San Francisco really special. Her place is very nice and cozy! It is quite convenient to get downtown with public transport. Noe Valley - one of our favorite areas in town with lots of nice little cafes and shops - is walking distance! Patricia also had some great tips for delicious dinner-places. And offered a tasty breakfast even with my favorite jelly: orange, californian style!
What a lovely lady and lovely home! I wish I had had more time to visit with Pat, but perhaps in the future. Very comfortable and accommodating.
The host canceled my reservation.
An excellent experience. Thank you so much for the trust and the fantastic accommodation. We loved it!
She is nice and she would like to help us.Her house was so lovely and the city view was great. It was good to stay there.
I had the most wonderful time in San Francisco thanks to Patricia. Her place is wonderful, with an amazing view and all the comfort one can hope for when away from home. She helped me discover her city, gave me all the good tips and was very helpful with directions and places to visit. She loves travelling and knows a lot about it. We had wonderful dinners out and interesting conversations, which made my stay at her place an enriching experience that I won't forget. Thanks again, Patricia!!
This was our first time ever in a bed and breackfast, and we'll never regret it. Great location, beautiful view, and amenities. Patricia was an exceptional host - very welcoming, knowledgable and charismatic. She made us feel comfortable and gave us valuable tips on how to get our way in the city, and made our stay allthemore worthwhile in San Francisco. Highly recommended! Thanks Pat!
Pat's place was the perfect combination of location and comfort. We were in the city for a music festival and were not able to experience her place to its full potential. I think we will definitely be back for a more leisure driven stay at Pat's BnB. Thanks Pat!
Patricia is a phenomenal lady and a wonderful host. We felt welcomed right from the start and really enjoyed our stay in her neighborhood. Muni/Transit takes a little planning, but is easy! Thank you!
Stay at patricia's b&b it's like to stay at your own home! great place, big and very clean room, perfect parking and no words for Patricia.......lovely person.I hope i'll be back again in the future.
It was great staying with Patricia. The room was privet, clean and well maintained and we enjoyed the interaction with Patricia both before and during our stay. Highly recommended !!
Staying with Patricia was wonderful! Her place is off the beaten path in a little quiet paradise atop a hill. You wouldn't know that you're in the middle of San Francisco! Her place was quiet, clean and cozy and Patricia was very nice and welcoming. We will definitely be back! Thanks Patricia!
We had a wonderful time at Patricia's. The room had an awesome view of downtown SF and Noe Valley. She was a gracious host fairly close to transportation. She dropped us off at the BART. We would recommend her again and again. Thanks Patricia!!!
Had a fabulous time with Patricia, amazing host who was really helpful and gave great local advice and knowledge. The room was fantastic with views of the entire city. Public transport was easy from her home to downtown and surrounding areas. Only regret was the lack of time spent in San Francisco, I would love to come back in the future and would definitely stay with Patricia again.
Great view of the city, large bedroom. It would be great if San Francisco would have public transportation after 9 pm, since the accommodation is located out of the city centre.
Patricia's place is wonderful, quiet solitude and a wonderful view. I hope to return soon when I have more time to enjoy the city and this wonderful refuge. Waking to the city lights below was a delight each morning and an enchanted end to each day. I drove to San Francisco. Patricia's nieghborhood has plenty of free parking. The rooms are large, very well decorated and very comfortable. She has created an oasis in a busy city where you can enchant yourself with her books, the views, and... More »
Pat was a great host. The accommodations were clean and the room spacious. She was kind enough to collect us at the BART station quite late at night and, after letting us drop our luggage off at the house, drove us down to town so we could grab a beer and a bite to eat. We only were able to spend a couple of nights with Patricia and most of our time was spent out and about. I recommend a stay at Patricia’s should you find yourself in San Francisco. It’s a great location with stunning... More »
Patricia is very good host! and most important is I really love her house with fabulious view on the hill!
Patricia was a wonderful hostess. The location made for a fun base-camp! We had an absolutely delightful time.
We greatly enjoyed our stay in San Francisco. We loved Patricia's place a lot, especially the breakfast :-). She is a wonderful host.
Our stay with Patricia in San Francisco was wonderful: great host, breathtaking view and delicious breakfast! Highly recommended, will definitely stay here again if we return to S.F!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay with Pat. Pat was a wonderful host, took us around in her cool car to places we would not have seen otherwise! Her stories of adventures and experience were exciting and interesting. Our room had a fantastic view over the city, a wonderful sight to see. Her breakfasts were well presented and full! We had every amenity to hand and even the use of the washing machine and tumble dryer was really useful. We would highly recommend this bandb for anyone... More »
Two thumbs up is our rating of staying with Patricia. Or perhaps I should say eight thumbs up since my two daughters who visited us there as well as the two of us all felt so comfortable and appreciative of this lovely home and hostess. The view of the city is indeed stunning especially with the ever changing light and fog. Our time was brief but ample to hope for another stay next time. Marna and Paul.
We had a great time and Patricia was a wonderful host. Our room exceeded our expectations -- great location and view. We enjoyed visiting with Patricia and hearing her travel adventures. We'll definitely stay again. Pauline & Patrick
We read all the other reviews before writing ours and we couldn't agree more with everything that was said about Pat and her home. The place is great!.The room was spaceous and the view is fit for the cover of a tour book of San Francisco. Pat is a character in the best sense of the word. Her stories are great and her knowledge of local restaurants was most useful. We hope to stay with her whenever we visit SF. Rona and Mike D
Patricia is an excellent host with a beautiful home. Her hospitality is impecable and I thoroughly enjoyed my visit!
Home away from home. Staying at Patricias' wonderful place makes you truly feel at home. The view is absolutely stunning, Patricia is a lovely host and her place is definitely a great base to explore SF. We very much enjoyed staying there!
Patricia and her home rates an absolute "10" in my book. I could not have asked for anything else that would have made my stay in San Francisco any better. Pat, I am so glad I found you. Thank you. Donna, Phoenix
Pat was a delightful generous host and her home is wonderful, we couldn't get enough of the view from our bed.
A great place to stay in San Francisco, with a classic, beautiful view of the city, a good bed, and a friendly, charming hostess. The neighborhood is quiet, located way up above the fray, a pleasure to come back to after a day of museums or wandering the crowded streets of Chinatown and North Beach. Parking is a breeze (highly unusual in San Francisco) and, when you don't want to drive, public transportation can take you where you want to go. We travel with a laptop and were pleased with... More »
Patricia is a great host! -- Daniel, Santa Barbara.
This AirBnB was totally amazing! What a view from the bedroom panoramic window! With GPS we had no problem finding the quiet location and just parked our car and walked/bus/toured around from there. Pat is such a traveller, and many stories were shared. Plus plus for making our vacation so memorable.
We could not have asked for a more perfect hosting experience. Patricia's room has a truly gorgeous view of the city, so much that we didn't want to close the blinds at night, and the bed was very comfortable. She picked us up from the muni station (since we didn't know where we were going), fed us delicious breakfast both mornings, and genuinely took an interest in us as people. We wouldn't come back and stay anywhere else.
Absolutely wonderful! Pat was an incredible host and her home is very convenient to everything. Public trasit and Bart. Thanks, Pat, for an amazing week in San Fran!! I'll be back!uch love, Judy
It was nice to host an Airbnb host and we shared a lot of stories about our experiences. She is very friendly and gregarious. She was incredibly kind and sweet with my dog. However, the breakdown came in communication, which has been dealt with privately now.
October 2011Patricia is charming & fun! I'd love to have her back any time.


