It’s like staying in one of those homes featured in Architectural Digest. The place is stylishly decorated, eclectic, yet comfortable. Even the front closet is beautiful. At night the lighting raises the drama of the rooms – the antique mirrored wall in the dining room was spectacular in the evening lights. The kitchen is full sized and features top end finishes. Everything you need to cook a full meal is available. The bedroom is comfortable and beautiful.
Directions to Jose’s home were easy to find. I was in town for a conference and took the BART from SFO to the station about three blocks from the house, about a 5 minute walk at best. Entry is via a lock box with Jose confirming my arrival and asking if I had everything I need. The neighborhood is an up and coming area, lots of restaurants and lounges and lots of people on the streets. The house itself is tucked away off a larger street and is very quiet and easily accessible. A Walgreens is about a block away for any incidentals and a corner market is literally 20 steps away.
I traveled about the city quickly via the BART, SF’s extensive public transportation system and uber. Google is amazing at telling you what bus to take, where to board and get off. Uber fare to Union Square was about $10.00. I enjoyed staying of the tourist area and of course, you simply could not find lodging as large and beautiful as Jose’s place at any price point if you booked one of the traditional hotels. Jose’s place was less than what a typical room was going for on the weekend I was in town. Definitely a place to stay if you want to treat yourself.