Toby and Joe were so welcoming, especially as I was a first-time visitor to San Francisco. I enjoyed tea and biscotti with them over breakfast, and was grateful for fresh fruit always available to me in the fridge. Their insight into the city, and the art world, was invaluable, and I hope we continue to stay in touch.

The home is quite the collection of these two fabulous artists' work! Toby was gracious and gave me a tour through their collections and personal studios. (Be sure to ask them about the six years they lived in Crete!) FYI: Come prepared for a tub-only bathroom!

Bernal Heights offers a fun walk down Cortland Ave. Toby and Joe offered a hand-drawn map to show the best walkable route to avoid killer hills. So helpful! Be sure to take a look at their four-page neighborhood guide—places to eat, shops, even city highlights! (Pinhole Coffee, Red Hill Station, and Succulence were my favorite Cortland shops.)