If someone had not suggested we search Airbnb, we would have had to go outside of SF for something affordable. We found this first floor apartment rental near Golden Gate Park. It was more spacious than a hotel room, with a living/dining room and full kitchen. Our host/Hostess kindly provided fresh fruit and bagels and cream cheese to welcome us. It was convenient to attractions (Botanical Garden, MOMA and Academy of Science) and transportation. Within a two-block radius was the Crepe Vine, a great place for huge portions of breakfast/lunch goodies; Manna, for great and inexpensive Korean cuisine, Tart-to-Tart and Arizmendi, two yummy bakery/cafes, and nearby book store and food markets. If you like the outdoors you can take morning runs/walks through the lovely Golden Gate Park. We enjoyed our accommodations and loved the ambiance of the neighborhood so much that we hope to come back on our next visit to SF.