Apartment - beautiful, large, charming, comfortable and clean. The private entrance had a welcoming letter to greet us, and the accommodations were perfect for one just to sit (inside or outside) relax, and take in the ambiance. The apartment is at street-level, so you are somewhat forced to leave the front blinds closed for privacy. The location was perfect for us, as it was only a few blocks from UCSF along with Golden Gate Park, Cole Street, and Haight Street. Just a short drive to anywhere in the city from Union Sq. to Fisherman's Wharf. The area is lovely and the photos and description represent the apartment perfectly. If you forget anything, there's a Walgreens up the street along with a lot of mini markets with everything from organic produce to everyday grocery needs. While very accommodating, temperature is controlled by the hosts/owners upstairs.

Parking - we always found a parking space very close to the apartment, so it was very convenient and safe.

Hosts - Johan and his family were very friendly and resourceful. We had communicated a bit prior to our arrival so we were prepared with packing some dvd's for entertainment if we stayed indoors.

Would definitely recommend this Cole Valley Apartment for the location, hospitality, comfort and accessibility. The only disappointment was that we couldn't stay longer.

You truly get what you pay for the location and hospitality, it's worth the experience. We'll be back.