There is so much to love about this flat!
The host: Stephen is great. He is responsive and friendly. Whatever you need, just ask and he will respond in short order. He also values your privacy, so you needn't worry about unexpected intrusions during your stay.
The flat: The flat is gorgeous. It has beautiful large windows, including a window seat that I used every single afternoon/evening. The natural light in the flat is perfect and after five nights, I'm really missing it. The beds are comfortable and the space is CLEAN. The sheets smelled fresh, the bathtub was spotless, and the kitchen was ready for use.
The amenities: No wonder Stephen is a "Super Host." He provided us with freshly ground coffee from the nearby coffee shop, fresh sourdough bread from the grocery a few blocks away, fresh-squeezed orange juice, bananas, cereal, milk/cream/butter, bedroom slippers, robes (!), a host of spices, cooking utensils, and everything we needed to feel like we were at home. He has a great collection of French presses, wine glasses,and books. Whether you're into Russian, British, or American literature, he's got you covered. From Crime and Punishment to Look Homeward Angel, you're all set, plus a wide array of art/history books.
Kid-friendly: Our four-year-old loved this flat. She could watch her favorite tv shows on the couch, the bed was comfortable, and for some reason she just adored the bathtub. The last night she announced that we "needed one like this at home."
The location: The location is fantastic. I was quite worried about transportation, especially with a small child, but I shouldn't have worried. Stephen's flat really is about a 10-minute walk to the BART station. We rode the subway several times and my daughter loved it. We also took the #44 bus to Golden Gate Park (CA Academy of Sciences! Koret children's playground with historic 1914 carousel!) and it worked great. Every day on the way home we stopped at Canyon St. Market to purchase dinner. They have fabulous homemade soups that my daughter loved. She started saying, "I wonder what yummy soup they will have today ..." At Stephen's recommendation we also bought sandwiches on two occasions from the Cheese Boutique. They were super and the man who rang me up called me by name after running my credit card. The flat is quiet at night, which was perfect for us.
If you've got small kids and want to be away from loud nighttime sounds, this is the place for you. The neighborhood is safe and very walkable. It also has a playground my daughter visited with my husband and loved while I was doing work things. You'll have everything you need to have a great time, and it's an oasis to come "home" to after a long day of sightseeing/working/whatever you're doing.