We are a family of four, me, wife, and two kids ages 10 and 14. We are from Virginia and taking a long vacation in California, where San Francisco was the last 3 days. I prefer experiencing the real parts of the city than hotels, so I found this home. All the reviews you will read are correct. The house was exactly as shown. It's very pretty, new, HGTV worthy.

We met Alex who showed us around the house and learned how to use all the buttons. Pay close attention! For us, the buttons and such were new. He even had the couch ready as a bed for the girls. And the girls loved the shower!

The neighborhood was great. Now, if you're a suburbanite and not used to the city, the neighborhood may look worrisome. But don't worry. Most of the homes in the neighborhood are very well kept and this is what San Francisco looks like. Kids played in the street and it was never loud. We all felt perfectly safe, even walking home at 10pm on a Friday night. It was very quiet.

It's also very close to the bus line, a Safeway, and 7-11. Parking can be an issue. We had a rental car, a Jeep Comanche. We barely fit on the road. Every 10 feet is a driveway, which you can't block. So it's a challenge to fit perfectly.

The house has most everything you need. Great towels, cleaning equipment, desk, etc... We bought some food to cook for dinners, but didn't buy cooking spray or spices. That's not provided, we just didn't think about it. The only "food" item provide is coffee. So if you plan on cooking, buy all your own ingredients.

The only negative I'd give is just my own worries. In a hotel, I guess I don't care if my kids are loud or make a mess. But in their house, we were constantly watching the kids to make sure they didn't mess up their house or that they weren't being too loud. So if you have kids, think about how you will feel about them being in someone else's house.

Otherwise, this was great. If I ever came back, I'd come here again. The price was great, the location was great, and the accommodations/host were great.

Other tip: The L train on Taraval Street is easy. $2 for adults, .75 cents for kids. Take it down to the end, E-something, to get near Fisherman's Wharf and stuff. You can get another pass there.