We absolutely adored our stay here. My husband stayed in the apt while I was at a work conference and had a great time getting around - great placement to the BART (20min to the airport), lots of coffee shops and places to explore and I'm sad I only had a short time to stay when I joined him. Apt is cozy, inviting and wonderfully charming. Loved the garden in the back (husband even saw hummingbirds). You must take Ken and Richard up on their tour of the city in their classic VW '79 convertible bug (and dress warm, the city gets chilly higher up but the views are totally worth it) - it was a great way to see the sights and get an overview of the city, and the finale view at Twin Peaks is breathtaking. They were kind enough to make a couple of stops along the way so we could try some fantastic vegan gelato and take pictures at scenic vistas and had a great grasp of San Francisco history (way more interesting than a tour book and far more funny).

Ken and Richard are such wonderful and welcoming hosts. They made sure to check up on how we were doing and had maps and a list of "best San Francisco restaurants" for us to check out if we wanted. During the car tour, they made sure to point out bakeries, coffee shops, stores and eateries they either recommended (or didn't!) and since we weren't familiar with the area, it really helped. We will definitely be coming back here again our next trip to San Francisco - this is far more our speed than an overpriced, impersonal hotel, and it's nice having a full on kitchen to work with if we don't feel like going out to eat every day.

The Mission District is a laid back area - preferred it after spending several days downtown working at a conference. Coffee shops everywhere - don't miss Philz right around the corner at 24th and Folsom! Special occasion splurge at DOSA on Valencia if you like Indian, bakeries are everywhere, and there are even Zipcar parking stations within a few minutes walk for daytrips.

Thank you, Ken and Richard, for providing a home away from home. We're definitely sending our friends who wish to visit San Francisco and are looking for a place to stay over to you!