We stayed in Emily's Hayes Valley Apartment in August 2014 and LOVED it! The apartment was just as described and if anything, was nicer than the online description sells it. We were a bit concerned when we pulled up outside, but our worries were quickly allayed once we got into the apartment and walked around the neighborhood.

The apartment is very close to a bus stop for the "5" line and we were attending a conference at the Moscone center downtown, only a ~20 min. bus ride away.

The apartment was incredibly comfortable and we felt at home as soon as we entered. The orange couch is a great centerpiece and is nicely accented by the brightly colored kitchen table and bath towels. The porch off the living room is so sweet and a very cozy place to sit and drink a bottle of wine and eat some cheese and crackers. :) (we walked to Whole Foods on Market St. the first night we were there -- it was a bit of a hike but the food is always great, but there are actually fantastic eateries only 2 blocks away in Hayes Valley -- try "The Fatted Calf" and "Arlequin" for charcuterie and wine, respectively)

As far as traveling with a young-one, we did borrow a Pack-n-Play from our friends in Oakland (there isn't one in the house, but I didn't expect one either). The house is not "technically" baby-proof, but it was very easily toddler-proofed and we just have our fingers-crossed that our son did not leave any "surprises" for Emily. There is a rocking chair, which can be a great tool to help with sleeping babes! There is a small playground just out the back door and also another nice playground a few blocks away. Probably not a great place with >1 kid or bigger kids, but we were very cozy with our tot (of course, this is up to Emily's discretion).

Emily was fantastic whenever we had questions via text and check-in and check-out were a breeze. Thank you so much for letting us "take over" your apartment for a few days, Emily!!!