This is the perfect home base to explore SF--book it quickly if it's available. Reasons:
1. location--15 mins to downtown, 15 mins to airport, in quiet neighborhood w/ easy street parking, on top of hill w/ 360º views. Coffee & sunrise from balcony is amazing!
2. space--absolutely the cleanest, best decorated & most organized Airbnb I've used (out of several dozen). Pictures can't quite capture the light, airy feeling from the cathedral ceilings, skylights, huge windows & uncluttered interior decoration. There is always a perfect lamp, artwork or pillow in the right spot. There are labels on everything w/ instructions if necessary, which makes you feel more at home since you can find a bowl or turn on the gas fireplace w/o fumbling. The beds are huge and comfy w/ heated blankets & plenty of good pillows. Extra pillows, blankets & towels are provided, as well as shampoo/cond, soap--even face cleanser. Shower has skylight & great water pressure. There is a fully equipped kitchen w/ spices & staples (including pancake mix, a huge hit w/ my kids), as well as a bowl of snacks & full coffee/tea service.
3. host--accessible but invisible. He quickly answers any questions and has great recommendations (read his guidebook!). I asked for a laundry time in the evening and he offered to run our load through during the day instead, which was a huge help.
I wish I could give this place more than 5 stars--it deserves it.