It's not often I come across a place that looks better in person than the already-professional-looking pictures, but to say Jon & Abbey's penthouse apartment blew my expectations out the water would be an understatement. The view from the living room window towards the city was incredible (binoculars were a wonderful touch). The massive living area was a joy to relax in. All the rooms were clean, comfortable, not to mention super stylish. Jon & Abbey certainly have an eye for design -- everything in the apartment was tastefully chosen and arranged to create an inviting home that wouldn't look out of place in a magazine.
Communication with the hosts was also excellent, as they typically responded within a few hours, sometimes even minutes. Check in was painless, and climb up the stairs to get to the 4th floor was not bad at all. The central location was extremely convenient, as all the major sites were just within a 10 minutes drive. We also had no trouble finding street parking over the weekend. In terms of value, I was initially a bit apprehensive given that the price was a stretching our budget, but after our stay, I have to say it was well worth the splurge! We loved our stay and would highly recommend the place to others, especially first-time visitors of the city looking for an authentic SF experience. Thank you again Jon & Abbey for letting us stay!