Martha’s place is a treasure. It sits high above the city, where it’s quiet and you can find street parking. What more could you ask for?
Well... from the moment you enter, it’s San Francisco in a cottage. You can tell it’s hosted by music fans. There’s a well-curated record collection on the ground floor. I wish I’d had time to lounge on the sofa, surrounded by cool artwork and books. I was in town for a huge festival, so I just wanted to cocoon at night.
The cottage is definitely intended for solo travelers. I slept soundly in the upstairs daybed. Again, it’s so peaceful. If stairs are tough for you, you might want to think about it, but I’m relatively ancient and was fine. The bathroom is on the first floor, so sleepwalkers take note. I loved the shower and slate floors.
There were snacks to be had and a mini-fridge upstairs, which was stocked with thoughtful beverages. I filled it with SF culinary wonders. There’s no kitchen and might I say why bother? It’s San Francisco, a city built for food foragers on any budget.
Most of all I enjoyed meeting Martha, who is thoughtful, intelligent and fun. We had wonderful conversations.