We had such a blast at Catherine's place. In the heart of the Mission, the location is absolutely incredible - steps from Mission Dolores Park, great restaurants, bars, and shops on Mission or Valencia, Bi-Rite and Tartine around the corner. There were 10 of us gathered for a family birthday weekend, singles, kids, couples and perfect spaces for all. Kids shared the large, bright kids room; Catherine had the den pull-out couch already made up for us.
The house is a bit quirky (e.g. upstairs toilet across hall from actual bathroom with sink/bathtub; but there's also a normal bathroom downstairs; a "solarium" entered through upstairs bathroom is one of the single bed rooms). 3 of upstairs rooms, incl kids room, very bright so if you had a small child/infant or others who needed black-out/darkening shades would check to make sure the layout works for you (solarium for example has skylight over bed).
But we loved it. In addition to the location, we enjoyed the piano, marveled at the amazing curated book collection, sat around the living/dining room table catching up. Would have played ping pong with more time. Communication was so prompt and friendly. Didn't see any chickens!
If you are looking for a posh, manicured hotel-like stay, with little trace of the owners, this is probably not it. But it is a unique SF house that is clean, well-stocked and has lots of personality, plenty of comfy space for 10 people, an exceptional host and... did I mention the unbeatable location??! We hope to be back! Thank you Catherine!