Honestly, after I stayed there for 5 weeks straight, I really thought about don't telling anyone how great this apartment is. Because this would make it much harder to get a future booking there. But: It is great! When you have to work in the Financial District the location can't be any better. If you would like to explore the city, the location is fantastic. Please give it a try and walk to the places you're willing to visit. It's worth it. Just try to avoid the Tenderloin at night. I even ran my first half marathon starting from the apartment at 5am, via the ferry building, up the coast to Fort Point at the Golden Gate Bridge and back. You will never forget seeing the city at the wake. The apartment has a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, dishwasher, dryer, programmable heater, tv, a few DVDs and a lot of useful things left by visitors before you. Gino and Mario own the small 3-story house and are working at the shoe shop at the basement. One of them will give you the keys and a warm welcome on your arrival. Annette will do all the bureaucracy stuff with you, without any hassle.

Regarding the noise from all the restaurants at the Belden Place: It's true, but not this bad. The Financial District of San Francisco itself is always buzzing, and louder than other parts of the city. There is a kind of white noise the whole day. You'll hear cable cars, sirens, cars everywhere. When you open the window of the apartment you will mostly recognize a lot of roof conditioners and their fans. You will, somehow, get used to it. Escape to the Stow Lake in the middle of the Golden Gate Park or to the large beach area at the west coast if it is too bad.

Best grocery options can be found at "Whole foods market" (organic, local, vegan). Best pizza at "Patxi's" (try the vegan Chicago style). Best full vegan menu at "Herbivore". Best vegan sandwiches at "Loving Hut". Also very good is "Triptych" (especially if you get our super-engaged waiter and ask for local beers). For full american 70s style go to "Lori's Diner" (great burgers 24/7). Alternative: "Super Duper Burger". For great food and a long beer menu go to "Boxing room". If you are looking for good bread, visit the Ferry Building. Any more questions? Just ask!