Valentino and his spectacularly located mini-mansion were top-notch. The 4-bedroom residence handled 7 of us with ease, and the fact that the rooms were spread out over three-floors of living space gave everyone plenty of room. Easy living! Valentino himself was very easy to get a hold of, and answered any questions we had immediately. True gentleman.
The building and it's location are quintessential SF, with all the history a 1920's building can convey. The cable cars outside were not only incredibly entertaining to watch, but were never too loud to be distracting. Being two blocks from Grace Cathedral and it's gorgeous park (with brand-new playground included), and 4 blocks from Union Square and it's hustle and bustle, we were in heaven.
If you're looking for a brand new, pristine, fancy living quarters, rent elsewhere. If you're looking for a historic masterpiece, complete with what seems to be many of its original windows, stained-glass windows, structural embellishments, some furniture, and bathroom and doorknob fixtures, ... mixed with some new and Very comfortable couches and beds... this is your place. Sure, no TV, garage, or clothes washers, but hey - you're in San Francisco. No time for TV, parking in one spot, or chores. Thanks, Valentino, for a really great week. It was perfect.