Our stay at Lily's was outstanding and this place is not to be missed if available! We had a group of 5 stay for a week and this Airbnb experience was absolutely perfect. We did not want to leave! There are a number of details that other reviewers didn't mention that really make Lily's place stand out:
1. This is actually a beautifully renovated 1906 cottage that is incredibly spacious -- the pictures actually don't do it justice. There are gorgeous details like high ceilings, light wells with plants and sculptures, vintage light fixtures and furniture, with the luxury of new beds, new kitchen with all the bells and whistles, and new fixtures and high water pressure in the bathroom (this is not always the case in older victorians!)
2. Lily could school some 5 star hotels in hospitality -- the unit is very elegantly decorated, everything is immaculate, all of the bedding is high quality, there are plentiful stacks of high end fluffy white bath towels, porcelain dishes including a full tea service for the Brits in our group, full size soap and shampoos, televisions in one of the bedrooms and living room with a huge channel selection. She is also absolutely lovely and warm and accommodating.
3. Incredibly you won't be using the kitchen or TV much because this property is right in the heart of the buzzing Mission food heaven, bars, shopping, Dolores Park and BART station transport. Yet it is absolutely quiet and peaceful because it's down a cul-de-sac and at night you don't hear any of the outside action. You also don't hear neighbors as this is a stand alone property so there are no shared hallways or upstairs residents.
4. Did I mention the location? Outstanding to be able to stay in this gorgeous home a block away from direct airport transit on BART and walking distance to so many great SF locations. NB -the Mission also tends to stay sunny and warm when other areas of the city are socked in fog.
Overall an incredible San Francisco home stay experience and massive kudos to LiIy!