The apartment is absolutely gorgeous, and even larger than it appears in the photos. It’s completely unique and a great experience to stay somewhere hand crafted by the owner - so special. I work in the visual arts so it was incredibly helpful to meet Brian for tea and hear about the San Francisco art scene and how it’s changed and developed over the years. We also got to hear about Brian’s latest work and see his sculptures in the city. This place really fits people who are looking for an authentic local arts experience. The Mission area is a bit mixed so expect some of the local streets to be gritty, but we felt safe at all times and found some great local gems. Favourites were: Gus’s organic supermarket, Tartine for great breakfasts and outstanding pastries, the Morris for a romantic meal, Yoga To The People for dynamic group classes, Valencia St for all types of food and quirky shops (especially Paxton Gate), the original Mission to see how San Francisco came to be formed. We also loved SFMoMA and the deYoung.