This was actually our first airbnb experience and my girlfriend and I happened upon Massimo's apartment in San Fran. We stayed for a week and had an absolute blast.

First off, Massimo and Mary are warm, friendly and welcoming. They're also walking fonts of information about the neighbourhood, fun things to do, places to eat and ways of getting around.

Perhaps best of all, Massimo and Mary made themselves available to assist with any questions we had, but were totally unobtrusive throughout our stay. They gave my girlfriend and I a full run-down of the studio, where all the basic amenities were located and left us to it!

The studio itself is quiet, cozy and comfortable - but with a very European look and feel. For the two of us, it had everything we needed for our week-long stay, including a mini-fridge and kitchenette so we could prep breakfast every morning before setting out on the day's wanderings.

In terms of the neighbourhood, I would say that if you want to experience the relaxing, non-touristy side of life in San Fran, this would be the place to be. The studio was right around the corner from Clement street, which is home to some absolutely KILLER Thai, Vietnamese and Chinese bakeries and restaurants. One of the best parts of our trip was making late-night Thai food runs and then stopping at the corner bakery in the morning for coffee and a scone.

As far as sightseeing goes, the neighbourhood is fairly close to Baker Beach, Golden Gate bridge and Presidio Park. Though, getting downtown can be a bit of a lengthy (about 40ish minute) bus ride. Plan your day accordingly. Also, invest in a visitor bus pass!

Back to the studio, though. As a cozy little place to rest up and catch a meal between days of touring around, it was absolutely perfect. Not too cluttered, but far from spartan, with plenty of space to hang your clothes, store valuables, etc.

In short, if my girlfriend and I ever found our way back to San Fran again, we'd definitely give Massimo and Mary a jingle and see if their place was available. Highly recommended.