We arrived to a spotless, bright, and truly exquisite apartment, with a friendly welcome note from Lisa and Tim, a bouquet of flowers, and a fridge and pantry stocked with essentials. The minute we walked in the door, we were in love with the space and place. It exudes the warmth and care that so obviously went into setting up this home.
The garden just outside the French doors is a bona fide nature sanctuary. We spent more than two months here in the winter, and even during the seasonal weather and rain, we found such joy watching the birds and the life happening outside our windows, along with occasional and beautiful interludes of iconic, San Francisco fog.
The furniture is super comfortable (the bed, the sofas), and the amenities are all stellar: quiet, modern appliances; solid doors and windows that let in the fresh air and seal out sound when needed; plenty of storage space for travel items; and a shared laundry room (with fantastic W/D). Lisa and Tim thought of so many more big and little things that make a longer stay incredibly comfortable and cozy.
The area is a gorgeous extension of the apartment, with walks or short drives in any direction leading to some of the most beautiful locations in San Francisco, from the Presidio to Lands End to Golden Gate Park. “Scenic” doesn’t begin to describe the expansive views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the ocean just a short hop away.
Saving the best part for last … Lisa and Tim. They are, by far, the most extraordinary hosts we’ve had the pleasure to encounter in our long tenure with AirBnB. They are gracious, generous, and truly kind people. As hosts, they are beyond meticulous and thoughtful. They turned what would have been an already wonderful stay at this beautiful apartment into one of the most delightful experiences we’ve had. They understand the artful balance between guest privacy and availability. And, they went above and beyond to accommodate a few of our technical needs, which made our remote-work situation possible. We wish there were a designation higher than SuperHost. We had a perfect stay.