Really fantastic stay at Burr Cottage. Very cute, luxurious little cottage behind a historic (pre-earthquake) mansion. Incredible how quite and secluded it felt given that we were actually just a few blocks from Van Ness, Polk and Union - all of which have great neighborhood stores, restaurants, cafes and more. We used to live in this neighborhood and think it’s the best place to get both an authentic SF experience yet still be in a great location for all the things you want to see and do as a tourist. The downside is that it’s normally hard to stay here in a place that is quiet and has outdoor space - yet the cottage had both.
Our hosts were also really nice. Helping us with parking, making sure we had access to stuff that our kids needed and also being super-easy to talk to up to and during our stay.
The cottage itself looks just like the photos and is done to a great level of finish. There’s a fully-featured kitchen for those who want to cook. This would be a luxurious level of space for a couple and also fits a family like ours - two adults and two kids. If your kids were over 10, I think it would start to get a bit tight and I definitely wouldn’t stay here as four adults.