Canto Ucello is truly an oasis while still close to Noe Valley and the Mission (easy walk to Valencia and 24th St. and Dolores Park). It is a very peaceful space with a fabulous landscaped garden that makes you feel as if you were in Tuscany or somewhere in the Mediterranean (but with San Francisco weather). I had my morning coffee in the little nook just outside the French doors of the apartment. The tiled shower and separate deep bathtub add to the feeling of a sanctuary. I found the kitchen well-appointed to meet my needs for a short trip. The communication via Guesthop was prompt. Jana and Geof live upstairs, so the level of interaction is possibly more than a private apartment, though you have a separate entrance and have the garden mostly to yourself. I had a lot of questions about the garden design, so I was glad to spot Jana out there and chat for a bit. Overall, it was a very relaxing stay.