The unit is lovely and in an amazing location walking distance to a great coffee/breakfast spot and wonderful park. You can walk a few more blocks and be in the middle of a neat area, which while somewhat unsightly, does not seem particularly unsafe. It is full of beautiful murals and Mexican flags hung across a street full of local shops full of local goodies. The sounds of children and families enjoying one another and conducting life in their foreign tongue are intoxicating and such a nice respite from everyday life. I spent an entire day here just wandering about taking photos of architectural eye candy in the adjacent gentrifying neighborhoods, eating great food and people watching.
If you decide to wander over to the alternative side entrance to the unit, you’ll find an amazing cul de sac full of super friendly neighbors who are really helpful and kind. You’ll want to move there and strongly consider renting Gary’s Airbnb permanently. Seriously. These are the kind of people you can see yourself being lifelong friends with. They’ll tell you about cool hiking spots nearby and the good neighborhoods in the city and the microclimates and the history of each house in the cul de sac without the slightest bit of pretense.
The unit itself is well-designed and well appointed. It has plenty of closet space if you are staying long term and lots of hooks for hanging towels and such. It has a dehumidifier which you need in SF. It does not have a washer and dryer though. The bed was super comfortable and spacious. The bedding was plentiful and extra linens, towels, blankets, space heater, air purifier, soap, toothpaste and toothbrushes were provided, along with tons of other toiletries and snacks and coffee accoutrements including a Nespresso I’m thinking of purchasing for my son with a dangerously expensive Starbucks habit. It has an electric water boiler/tea kettle and dishes, plates, glasses, coffee mugs and cups.
The unit has very large desk with pencils pens and a note pad. Very thoughtful. A power strip on the desk and charging cords on each nightstand for both Apple and Samsung hones were very thoughtful touches. Gary provided me a late checkout when I had to extend my trip helped me retrieve my laptop cord when I discovered I’d left it behind. He was an amazing host.
My only critiques were the upstairs neighbors who are both sensitive to noise from the downstairs Airbnb guests and loud when upstairs walking around; and the lack of lighting when coming in and out of the unit. You may wish to use the light on your phone to open the lock box if you have vision issues or problems with uneven pavement.