One of the selling points of this apartment is its location in the heart of Noe Valley, which is very beautiful and a real family neighborhood. The house is up a hill from some good coffee shops and local restaurants. It is half a block from the 24 bus stop; the 24 will take you up to the Castro and Haight and actually al the way to up Pacific Heights. The house was very quiet and clean and comfortable, just as pictured in the photos. Mark's recommendations for local eats were great. I recommend this rental - especially if you want to enjoy the city and live like a local.