When we were planning our trip, I read the reviews and thought they were too good to be true. Trust me, staying with Tedd & Charlesie really is that great. Even before we set foot in SF, Tedd graciously answered my questions about what to do and the best ways to get around the city. When our flight plans changed and we arrived at 10 am, they allowed us to check in early. Tedd was watching out for us and welcomed us upon arrival. Not only did they have fresh baked scones waiting for us (yum) they also had fresh fruit, yogurt, milk & OJ! Even though we were heading out to lunch, we couldn't resist the scones!
The apartment was perfect for the three of us! The beds were very comfortable and there was plenty of hot water. The apartment was very clean and even had a washer and dryer so we could do laundry.
We had a car for the first three days and always found a place to park near the house. After we turned the car in, we were nervous about taking public transportation since we haven't used it in years. We discovered the 511.org website and it planned our route for us. We would start our day with breakfast at the City College Culinary Cafeteria then catch the bus for our next adventure. We went out for breakfast elsewhere the first couple of days and had delicious meals but the bill was almost $50 each morning. At the Culinary Cafeteria, we ate great for for less than half the price!
After some debate, we decided to do the CityPass and we're glad we did. Not only did it include admission to several SF attractions, it also included free use of SF Muni and the cable cars. We figured it out and the transportation savings was about $70 over the course of the five days we used it. One of our favorite parts of our trip was going to Muir Woods. I highly recommend visiting there and seeing the amazing Redwoods.
During the trip, whenever we had questions about what to do, how to get there or where to eat, Tedd & Charlesie were just a message away. If we ever return to SF, we will definitely stay there again.