I had a great stay at Matt & Justine’s place in San Francisco! They are super gracious hosts and were totally accommodating with parking, checkout time, and anything else that came up during my trip. I had a chance to meet Matt briefly and he’s a great host. The room itself is basically one large private room attached to the house, with a private bathroom included. There is a separate entrance that is totally private and secure.
I’ve spent a lot of time in San Francisco, but had never actually been to the West Portal neighborhood- wow! What a great spot- very quiet, safe and laid back, and the residence is only a 5-minute walk from a number of fantastic restaurants, cafes, and small markets. It’s really the perfect place to stay, especially if you’re a more chill traveler who doesn’t want to be right up in the middle of the city. Having said that, it was very easy to get to Haight-Ashbury and other more ‘happening’ spots. Driveway parking was free, which was a huge advantage. There also seems to be street parking in the area.
Travelers should be aware that there’s no kitchen in this suite, although there is a microwave and fridge (so I was able to get by!) The room has two big glass doors that open out on a lovely private patio. If you’re like me (not an early riser), the morning light coming in from those double doors might be a bit bright. There are shades over the doors, but I would suggest the option of light blocking curtains (I usually just throw a t-shirt over my eyes and go back to sleep :-) Finally, because this is an attached room, you might hear other folks in the house walking around during your stay. As it happened, my hosts were out of town for most of my stay so it was totally quiet and peaceful. All in all, a really fantastic experience- thank you, Matt & Justine!