The house is just as pictured and within walking distance to many restaurants. It was a perfect landing spot for our family trip to San Francisco - you really did feel right at home there. Ellen, the host, was super helpful and responsive. As with many areas in San Francisco, there is a lot of walking traffic at night, so you hear people talking outside as they walk down the sidewalk. If you are a light sleeper, throw in a pair of earplugs.