This was one of our nicest AirBNB stays. The apartment is plenty spacious for 3-4 people and very nicely decorated. Kimberley has found a way to strike a balance between making it feel homey and comfortable without being cluttered. (We’ve stayed at other places where there is no room in the fridge for groceries, minimal dish ware and cookware, etc. But Kimberley left ample space for everything we needed and had a well stocked kitchen.)
We also appreciated the little details: She left a personalized welcome letter on nice stationary on the counter that also told us everything we needed to know for our stay. She also left a few local beers and chocolates in the fridge for us as a welcome gift. It was not necessary but a very welcome gesture. She also provided several Keurig K cups for us to use and shampoo/conditioner/body wash in the shower. These little details just make our trip that much easier and it saves me from buying a full bag of coffee that I couldn’t possibly use in the time we were there.
The location was great for us because my husband was running the SF second half marathon, which started in Golden Gate Park. He was able to walk to the starting line, we were able to walk and see him at Mile 6 and then hop on the train to see him finish. After the race, we were able to bring the train back to the apartment. It was super easy.
I appreciated that we knew upfront about the train noise. We shrugged it off a bit because we live in Chicago and are “used to” sirens and airplane noise. We didn’t think this would be a big deal. It wasn’t, although it was noticeable especially on Friday morning. The trains were more frequent and louder than we had expected. That being said, they didn’t seem as frequent overnight or over the weekend. I also don’t think they disrupted our sleep, except for the first morning when our little one woke us up because she didn’t know what she was hearing. If you’re a heavy sleeper or wear earplugs, you’ll be fine. If you’re a light sleeper or are used to total silence, the train could be a factor for you.
Lastly, when we made the reservation, we didn’t look for a place with parking b/ we had not planned to have a rental car. We ended up with one - and a large SUV at that. We drove every day and were always able to find street parking within 5-10 minutes and within 1-2 blocks of the apartment. If you’re staying here and renting a car, you should be fine.
Highly recommend staying here! It’s a great place with a very responsive host.