Jose's apartment is perfect for exploring the Mission and SF beyond. We found it very comfortable and perfect for our needs. Being so close to Valencia St and Dolores Park is great, this is where it's all happening. Tartine bakery is just across the road, and if the queue is really long, you might see it from the apartment window! The BART is a few blocks away, but we found the best way to get around was by bikes we rented from Mission Bicycles round the corner. The only downside I can think of is the road is busy and the apartment is on the 2nd floor (or 1st floor UK), so can be noisy even at night, but hey, you're in a big city. We had no problems with noise from the neighbours. Thanks Jose for being a great host.