Our trip to SF was better than we could have anticipated, and our stay at Dana's contributed greatly to the experience. The neighbourhood was a clean and quiet area with basic amenities, and in close proximity to transit (BART and MUNI) to other areas, activities and the airports. Checking in and out was a breeze. Parking seemed rather abundant, although public transit is probably the best way to get around in kost of the Bay area.
As for the cottage, the photos did not do it justice. The views from the patio, living room window and back entrance were all spectacular. I would wholeheartedly disagree with other reviews of this property regarding tidiness; the cottage itself, linens and towels were clean The decor was cute and the mattress was comfortable (speaking as someone that does appreciate softer mattresses). The furniture is not new and has seen some wear, but was clean and functional. The patio is quaint and a good spot for morning coffees, and the Wifi and satellite tv provided some creature comforts during downtime. However, the bathroom door does not provide the most private experience, which was fine for us as a couple, but may be somewhat uncomfortable for others. Lastly, we were unpleasantly surprised by what we could only call a plumbing odour, but realized that this seems to be the scent of the city and not specific to the unit.
Ultimately, as first-timers looking to discover SF from a residential area within a stone's throw of transit, live like the locals and have a quieter space to lay our heads after a day of sightseeing, Dana's cottage provided exactly what we were looking for and at a reasonable price by SF standards. This is not a party pad or hood, and we felt at home right away.
Advice for other late arrivals, local stores and restaurants close fairly early (most by 9pm), so if your flight gets in late like ours did, grab something on route.