I stayed in the cozy cottage for five weeks in September, 2019.
It was a truly fantastic stay and I honestly don’t think I would have enjoyed San Francisco as much if I stayed elsewhere.
The location is extremely convenient. The bus to downtown is about 10 steps away from the front door and the train is only a few blocks away. I highly recommend staying in the area and exploring though. If you like food, Tartine Manufactory, Flour + Water, Dynamo Donuts and many other popular places are easily walkable. 24th Street is loaded with taquerias that are just as good but far less busy than La Taqueria on Mission St.
If you’re into shopping; one of the best shopping streets in SF, Valencia St, is a short 15 minute walk. It is full of local brands without a big multinational or a Starbucks in sight. The other great shopping st in SF, Hayes St, is only a short bus ride away from the stop on Mission St.
Tyrisha and her husband are extremely friendly as well. They are easily contactable and can offer suggestions on where to go and how to get there. They will try their best to make your stay as comfortable as possible. The cottage is extremely clean also.
This accommodation has what no hotel or very few other places have; a sense of community. Everyone in the area I found to be very friendly and helpful. One of my colleagues told me it’s because people on the 24th live there, they aren’t just passing through, so they care about the people and the places. Yes, there are homeless in the area but they are harmless and keep to themselves. The homeless problem is widespread in SF but the situation in the Mission is a lot better than SOMA and Market St. I finished work past midnight most nights and I was never approached or felt unsafe.
In summary: if you want to see big international brands and shopping malls you can see in any city in the world, stay in Union Square. If you want to truly experience SF, it’s people and it’s culture, stay here.