Toby and Joe were great hosts and were always ready to help us out with questions. They showed us around their studios (also part of the house) where we saw plenty of examples of their art over the years. The garden cottage itself is comfortable and private. We found public transport to downtown San Francisco to be a bit inconvenient but there is a freeway nearby which will take you in by car. There are several cafes, coffee shops and restaurants to visit on nearby Cortland Avenue - we recommend VinoRosso.