Douglas got in touch right away and at keys points before and during the stay, which was great and helped me know that he was at hand should I need him.

Stefan the guesthop greeter met us when we arrived and helped us up the stairs with the bags, which was much appreciated as my husband was unwell. He was extremely helpful and friendly.

The apartment itself is exactly like the pictures, but much more spacious and larger than we expected. It's light, well decorated and characterful and it wasn't long before we were referring to it as "home". I particularly liked the walk in closet, as there was so much hanging space and drawers for clothes, we could properly unpack.

There's a shower and a tub, both of which were great - with plenty of hot water for both of us. We used the washer at the end of the stay, so that was really useful to have on hand. Oh and the bed is soooo comfortable!

I loved the style and amenities of the kitchen - and got a lot of use out of the unique coffee grinder! I do wish there were a few more pots and pans, as my husband was ill for a few days at the start of the holiday and so l wanted to cook a bit more than I was able to. However, the takeaway services are great locally and as soon as we could we were taking full advantage of all the great bars and restaurants in the Mission - so this wasn't a huge deal. There are many great grocery stores locally, Bi-Rite is definitely worth a walk to 18th street.

In terms of the local area, Douglas' apartment is really well situated, it is a quiet street that is two blocks away from all the action. We loved the Mission for it's vibrancy and character, the weather was great and it's flat and perfect for walking. The apartment is at the top end which is more hipster than latino, so lots of cool shops, bars and restaurants minutes away. And Dolores Park is very close for a stroll and amazing views of the city.

We were able to get to all the major sights of the city really quickly and easily using Uber. Most things 10 min ride away costing about $10. Also, there's enough to keep you occupied to hang out locally and we never ventured out of the Mission in the evening as best bars are there!

All in all this was a ideal place for us, through sickness and health. We would be happy to stay again and would rcommend it for friends too. Thanks Douglas!!!