Loved the design and architecture. Clearly Katie's father did a great job of utilizing the space. Altho technically the apt. is below street level it is very light, open and spacious because the back wall is almost all window with west view to Mission and the hills. Very much appreciated the simplicity--not overly decorated--just clean lines and furnishings. Was wonderful to find wine, cheese, coffee, ganola, milk, bread, honey, and even a can of stuffed grape leaves. Very thoughtful. The area going west on 25th has a bit of urban decay look but the rest of the area is just fine. About a 15 minute walk to 18th street Portrero Hill shopping street with restaurants, an old time bar, shops, market, etc. We walked from the apt. west to Mission, east up to Bernal Heights (360 views) and back to apt. Saw some unusual houses and neighborhoods. Several buses come close. We recommend Aperto restaurant on 18th. Discovered Peccino restaurant, 1001 Minnesota St. near 3rd in Dogwatch area. Five min. drive; open kitchen, modern design, good Italian food, friendly staff. All in all we very much enjoyed our three night mini-vaction all the way from Berkeley.