Our experience with Matthew was better than most hotels. Truly. The house was charming, beautifully decorated and in a nice quiet neighborhood just a few minutes walk from the Mission.

We had the entire upper floor to ourselves, which included a bedroom in the back of the house and a sunny sitting room in the front. The view from our room was scenic, exactly how it appears in the picture, overlooking the neighborhood with views all the way to downtown. The front room got a lot of sunlight and was a great place to relax in the morning while sipping coffee. If you’re lucky, you can even spot hummingbirds flying around the back garden and in the street out front.

Matthew thought of everything and he made us feel very welcome and comfortable. He was a friendly, hassle-free host. He graciously offered to pick us up from the BART (metro system) when we arrived in SF, even though he really did not have to, so this was a great welcome for us! He helped us make the most of our trip by showing us where to find the fun places, scenic places, tourist areas and even where to steer clear of at night.

Some things that awaited us in the house: a pitcher of water with 2 glasses on the dresser, earplugs (though we never needed them), a fact sheet about the neighborhood and getting around the city, robes, towels, and even some toiletries.

This was our first time using AirBnB and, as I told Matthew before we left, he may have spoiled us for all future stays!