We had an amazing stay! I will list out the pros and cons. Ultimately- I do recommend this air bnb if you love a calm, beachy area that has amazing sunset views, good food scene, and is about 20 minutes from several major “tourist” areas.
Pros:
Location !! Such a calm place. I loved the location. Easy parking, right near Safeway (across the street) for snacks, and you can see the ocean from outside the door. You are ~ 20 minutes from Fisherman’s Wharf, union square, Bakers Beach, and the Mission- all of which have cool things to check out. Also ~ 25 from the airport. The location felt very safe as well. Just a Rec: You have to go watch the sunset at Baker Beach, 16th ave steps, and right at ocean beach or lands end lookout which are both walking distance! We rented a car but you could definitely get by with Uber’s/public transportation but I prefer the freedom.
The air bnb is very cute. It is a small studio- but has a cool aesthetic. It has everything you would need for a short stay. The shower has amazing water pressure. The hosts are also very kind- they left some snacks upon arrival. We accidentally locked ourselves out one night and she quickly responded and came to our rescue. You can also access the patio from the window. We didn’t know this until the last day which was a little bummer but all good!!! There is also a keurig and an electronic tea kettle which was awesome- loaded with all things you need. There were a lot of personal touches which are my favorite!
I would say the only con is the noise. The street noise isn’t bad it’s just the noise from within the house. Host warns of footsteps and some light noise- which we definitely knew and didn’t mind. However on the last day we had a super long walking down, came back to catch a short nap and it was impossible. There are young children and it was LOUD. After 15 minutes we gave up on this plan due to loud constant banging. Like I said- we went into aware of noises but this was very loud. We were out and about the whole trip so it was fine but if you like to come home and chill during the day- I would probably look elsewhere.
With everything being said- I would recommend this location, this spot, and these hosts! We had a great stay! Thanks again!