We stayed at the Garden Getaway last week when we got married in San Francisco, and it was truly perfect in every way!
First off the accommodation is so lovely, in fact the decor and furnishings are very similar to our own. A combination of mid century and contemporary styles, with many period features of the house very much apparent. So it truly felt like home away from home for us, from the very outset. As well as being beautifully styled, it is also spacious, bright and sunny, and super comfortable. Everything you need is there, including a great coffee maker and even a kettle, which is perfect for us Brits, who like tea in the morning!
The garden really is beautiful, it truly does feel as though you have entered an oasis in the heart of the city. It is peaceful and tranquil and a lovely place to relax, it certainly helped calm my pre wedding nerves! There are so many different varieties of plants and shrubs, all of which are beautifully presented. It is clear that the garden is a labour of love.
In terms of the area itself, I have to admit that I had not been to the Portrero Hill neighbourhood before, and I am genuinely pleased that I have now discovered it. For it is incredibly friendly, safe and quiet too. At the same time it has a vibrance and offers some amazing views of the city scape - the walk to the lookout is well worth it, especially as the sun is rising. There are lots of really great independent shops, restaurants and coffee houses in the immediate area - just five minutes walk up the street. We visited several during our stay and were greeted with friendly smiles in all of them. It really does have a village feel to it, which we really like.
Everything about the Garden Getaway is truly perfect, made even more special by Kepa, who is the perfect host and made us feel so incredibly welcome from the moment we arrived and throughout our entire stay.
We had the most amazing wedding, our accommodation provided the perfect backdrop to our day. Kepa added so much to our experience, making our special day even more beautiful. We are truly grateful for this and cannot wait to stay again on our next visit to San Francisco.
A heartfelt thank you!