My husband and I had to evacuate our home due to the fires in Sonoma County. We had just returned to CA after burying my father, so we really needed a place to just relax. Georgina’s AirBnB could not have been more perfect. Located in a beautiful neighborhood of classic San Francisco upper class homes, the apartment is light, spacious, and fully equipped. There is an intimate garden where I spent most of my time with my Kindle, a glass of wine and my two small dogs. Georgina joined me there for a cup of coffee one morning, and we had a delightful conversation about the history of the area, local highlights, and San Francisco in general. There’s a cute little community downtown within walking distance, where I was able to shop at the local market, do my banking and get a coffee. Public transportation to San Francisco sights is a breeze, with a bus stop on the corner to a direct line on the streetcar nearby. Total time is about 20 to 30 minutes.
The thoughtful extra touches really made Georgina’s property stand out. We were welcomed with flowers on the table, a small basket of fruit and a refrigerator stocked with milk, jam, yogurt, local bread and cereals. Her bathroom soaps were Ayurvedic, and the closet was stocked with extra soaps, towels, personal products, even jackets for our use. There’s a new mattress on the bed, where I had my first relaxing sleep in weeks.
Georgina offers an authentic San Francisco stay in a neighborhood of locals, as opposed to the transient “tech bro” population of the downtown area. Those of us who know and love San Francisco recognize this for the treasure it is. I hope you do, too.