I was the first guest at 3668 18th street! I joined my two sisters for the America’s Cup and relaxation with great food. I visit San Francisco 2-3 times per year but this was my first Airbnb booking. Brett, the host, has a beautiful building.

When you arrive, you’ll notice the finishing touches to his own apartment above the Airbnb. I have no doubt his home will be in an architectural magazine at some point. The same style and thoughtful design applies to the apartment. The pictures represent the modern, beautifully decorated and efficient use of space. One of favorite times was the morning: waking, opening the glass doors to the bedrooms to leisurely have coffee with my sisters on the expansive patio.

The entry to the apartment is like the surprise awaiting Alice in Wonderland falling through the rabbit hole. The beautiful cedar siding and recessed lighting directs the path to the patio and the glass doors on all exterior walls. Entry to and from the apartment was so easy, no keys!

Dolores Park is my daily walking destination but I love the UrbanHikerSF.com hikes that combine history, great exercise, flora and fauna and friendly chatter (thanks Alex Kenin). Tartine Bakery and Dolores Park Café offer delectable breakfast, lunch, and late afternoon wine sipping. We were hard pressed not to have lunch daily at Delfina Pizza! All my grocery needs, from organic fruit and vegetables as well as prepared foods from Bi-Rite Market on 18th St, steps from Brett’s apartment. And I could write a book about the foodie spots in the Mission.

I plan a return in February to this apartment! Thank you Brett for a memorable stay!