First I want to say that Rachel was an excellent host. She was super accommodating and flexible with our pre-check in requests allowing us to arrive first thing in the morning and leave our bags while the place was cleaned. We were able to use the driveway to park which was extremely handy as street parking would have been tricky.
Overall we had a good stay. We prefer modern, sophisticated accommodation and we thought the pictures made it look smarter than it is. 'Quaint' would be a bit generous. It's quite an old wooden structure and although the kitchen is modern elsewhere is somewhat dated. The bathroom in particular is in need of replacing. It's also worth noting there is no bath (only shower) and no dishwasher.
There's no view to speak of. One of the main reasons we chose this place was for a good view from a hilltop. Whilst the property is right near the top of a hill and there's an impressive vista if you're standing in the middle of the street, the views from the property are minimal. Most seating faces away from what view there is and neighbouring houses obscure much of it.
I understand that San Francisco is an expensive city but I feel like there are equivalently priced places in the neighbourhood that offer more
modern luxurious accommodation. I also understand than many people will like this property though it wasn't to our taste.
Noe Valley is a wonderful neighbourhood (this property is a 15-minute walk up a very steep slope from all shops/bars/restaurants) and Rachel is a great host.