We loved our stay at Maison Suisse with Stephen. He replied promptly to our query about the reservation, and sent us information about markets, restaurants and cafes, and transit in his neighborhood in advance of our arrival. Stephen gave us a tour of the place when we arrived, to make sure we understood where things were and how they operate, and he made himself available to answer any and all questions about how to get around the city. He lives downstairs, so it is easy to find him if you need him.

Glen Canyon Park is just a block and a half away, with paths up the canyon walls, a surprising sliver of open space, complete with coyotes, within the borders of the city. It is maybe a 10 minutes walk to BART, and the Mission is just one stop away. The Embarcadero and Ferry Plaza are a few stops further. This neighborhood is convenient to many places you want to go in the city, but when you come home tired at the end of a day exploring, it feels quiet and neighborly. If you don't feel like cooking or eating yet another meal out, you can always pick up a prepared meal at Canyon Market's awesome deli section, and eat in at your leisure. Then curl up on the window seat with one of the books with which Stephen has thoughtfully stocked the shelves in the living room--the next morning, you will be more than refreshed, ready to sally forth again!