I spent a few days at Deborah and Jim’s place and my daughter’s dad stayed there a few days prior to my visit. We were both exceptionally pleased with the studio, the neighborhood and communication with Jim and Deb.
Our daughter lives in San Francisco so I’ve stayed in quite a few Airbnbs in different parts of the Mission and Castro over the years - and this was really one of my favorites.
First of all, the studio is spotlessly clean, which is always a great thing when you are staying in a short term rental. And the location is, in my opinion, in the nicest part of the Mission on one of its prettiest streets. I stayed by myself and felt very comfortable walking around the neighborhood and back to the apartment at night. (And felt very safe during my stay.) Having the park just a block away was a wonderful plus.
And this is a little thing ... but for me, it was fabulous ... if, like me, you have ever stayed in a downstairs apartment in the city, you will be pleasantly surprised by this one! I have found that many similar apartments have the entrance around the back of the building or through the garage (or even through the trash area). This studio has a lovely lighted front door facing the street, adjacent to the main entrance to the house! (And for those of you who have never stayed in a ground floor apartment in San Francisco, you must think I’m making a big deal out of something very small. But those of you who have had similar experiences to mine, will know exactly what I’m talking about.)
Just a FYI - the studio itself is not particularly large when the bed is open. (Think hotel room size.) But it was absolutely perfect for one person ... and would be comfortable for a couple. The nice thing about it is it does have access to a lovely private garden area, so that extra space is an added plus. (I always try to find a place that has access to an outdoor space ... and this did not disappoint).
Finally, Jim and Deborah were always quick to communicate, answering questions, giving advice, and just being gracious hosts. As it turned out, my stay was short and I was booked with several activities with my daughter and her friends so I never actually got to meet Jim and Deborah in person. But my daughter’s dad met them and said they were just lovely ... and from my text communication with them I would have to agree.
Bottom line ... You should have no hesitation about booking this place! I absolutely plan to stay there again on a future SF visit.