Our experience at the "Grand and Cozy 1920's SF Studio" was exceptional. It is located in a quiet, residential neighborhood with easy parking. We usually got a spot right next to the studio, or a few cars down. This studio has great character having a history of being a corner grocery store from the 1920's (I got that info. from one of my friends who happened to have lived a few doors down from here in the 1970s!) Despite its age, Mike & Nic have renovated it beautifully, and it is modernly comfortable with old time character (but without old time mustiness!). The appearance and cleanliness of the studio not only met, but even exceeded my expectations. Mike and Nic are great hosts that have provided very nice accomodations. We wanted for nothing. They were also responsive in our communications. My bed was VERY comfortable and I liked that there was a big work desk and dining table (we were on a working vacation).The neighborhood center is just a few blocks away, and it has some small markets, and a great selection of restaurants, bakeries, and cafes. I enjoyed morning coffee at Martha & Bros. and Sandbox bakery (as well as baked goods at the latter). One dinner was at a contemporary Peruvian place called Piqueos. The food was interesting and delicious (especially the complimentary fried garbanzo bean appetizer, yucca balls and pulled pork sandwich), and we received excellent service. Restaurants & cafes where we had good experiences in other parts of the city included Tuba Turkish, Red Cafe, Philz Coffee and Dynamo Donuts in the Mission district, as well as Golos and Alegrias (Spanish tapas) in the Marina. I had been planning to take public transportation, but being the Californian that I am ended up driving everywhere. I had no problems with traffic despite it being an exceptionally busy weekend (Fleet Week, World Cup, Giants Game, 49rs, music festival in Golden Gate park). I was able to find the less traveled routes (looked at my GPS navigation, and then drove parallel streets to those it suggested). I was able to get from Marina Jr. High (near the water) to the studio in 15 minutes flat after we watched the Saturday air show. I highly recommend this studio, and hope to be returning to it in future trips to SF.