Ok, so you're probably like me, going through all the reviews and looking for *that* perfect place, experience, hosts. Look no further! Chris and Tim are spectacular, and we had an AMAZING time at their place. They are wonderful, wonderful people that I had a great time chatting with and that I hope to meet again very soon. I honestly adored them both. Also all that you read in the other reviews is true: the house is gorgeous, extremely clean, well kept and stylish, and the room you're provided has an extra comfortable bed and all the space you need (plus a great view on the peaceful garden). I must add that from their dining room window you have a fantastic view downhill, spectacular at night. The position is PERFECT: we were provided space to park our car and for the following days we just took the bus to travel around. The bus stop is really close by and very convenient: bus 8X brings you directly to union square (and tourist info center), fisherman wharf, and pier 33 (where alcatraz cruises depart from). Very quick and easy and very recommended. I know there are other buses nearby but for us 8x was everything we needed.
Another thing that distinguish Chris & Tim is their toughtfullness: they provided us with plenty of leaflets and maps, and even created a brilliant directory of interesting restaurants, ice cream shops, points of interests and even groceries stores nearby. Just brilliant. We followed their advice pretty much for everything!
I recommend eating yummy viet food at Cali pho nia, an inusual Indian Pizza at Zante's and good fish/crab at the Old Clam House (allvery close to their house), plus great tacos and burritos at Taqueria Pancho Villa. For ice cream, a must stop is at Bi-Rite ice cream.