My husband and I stayed in the apartment of Johan and his family for one month. Having lived in San Francisco for 25 years, we were familiar with Cole Valley, where the apartment is located. Originally a tandem garage, the apartment was beautifully designed and decorated with an abundance of quality, built-in bookcases and compartments, beautiful wooden floors, high ceilings, and a full kitchen that is stocked with quality cooking utensils, which we especially appreciated because we like to cook our own food. The bed was comfortable, and our nephew, who stayed with us four days (with Johan's approval), said the futon in the living room was very comfortable. As important, there was an abundance of quality sheets, pillows, top-bedding, and towels.
Another A big plus was the Cole Valley neighborhood with its excellent public transportation, beautiful Victorian houses, and an abundance of nearby shops, restaurants, grocery stores, and cafes. And it is also very close to Golden Gate Park.
Some considerations... The heating is controlled by the owners who live above the apartment. Our experience was that the heat came on perhaps five or six times a day, for may five or 10 minutes each time. So, for us, the apartment was continually somewhat chilly. We never said anything about this to Johan. Another consideration is that we could hear conversations above us--not the exact words, but voices were loud enough to differentiate between male, female, and children's' voices, as well as the tone (e.g., anger, frustration, etc.). We could also hear the daily running (without shoes) of one of the three children.
We never said anything to Johan about the voices and running, because we never formally met him when we arrived. In other words, there was never a formal introduction. Rather, my husband said "hello" to Johan and his wife during two brief encounters when he spontaneously met them outside during our 1-month stay.
Still, when I sent emails, Johan promptly responded to questions with helpful information. For instance, he said packages (from Amazon) wouldn't be a problem.
In summary, this is a large, well-designed and well-furnished apartment in a great neighborhood. .And the price is reasonable. We recommend it.