My husband, six month old son, and I stayed in Ed's cottage for four months. It was our first time traveling with a baby so we were anxious about many things, but Ed and his property really put us at ease. There is possibly no landlord more amicable or more willing to help out than Ed! What a pleasure he was at every turn. We didn't end up needing much so we had our privacy, but when we crossed paths with Ed it was a welcome part of our stay.
The property itself is perfect for families, especially if you are dealing with strollers or other baby/kid gear because there are no stairs involved in getting to the entrance. This is not so easy to find in San Francisco! There are, of course, stairs inside but none from the street to the cottage door. We actually just stored our stroller in the enclosed hallway that leads from the street back to the cottage which was a nice space saver. The cottage is back behind the main house so we never had any issues at all with street or train noise. If you want to use public transportation, there is a train stop right outside the door. We opted to rent a car for the duration of our stay and rarely had trouble finding parking (no permit needed) nearby. The small courtyard was a nice addition, and there is a very nice grill available for your use.
The cottage is very well stocked with kitchenwares, towels, cleaning supplies, extra linens, shampoo, and paper products to get you started. The furniture is comfortable as well. We slept great on the bed in the main bedroom, and Ed had a pack n play for the baby to sleep in set up in the other room. The property is conveniently located to grocery shopping and other shops on foot; additionally, 24th Street is just about a 15 minute walk. All the shops and restaurants you could need, as well as a Whole Foods. There is also a playground/rec center just a block away.
I really have nothing negative to say. The ONLY downside at all I could come up with is something that is usually looked upon as a positive: the floors are all some variation of hard wood or laminate. So if you have a baby trying to crawl or starting to walk, there isn't any rug or carpeting for them to safely stumble on. We bought a small rug to set up our son's play area, and for his age that was just enough.
We loved our time there and would recommend it highly. Great property in a fabulous neighborhood and an even greater host!