We had the most amazing stay at Downey Street. This was our first trip to San Francisco. As we pulled up to the apartment late, Patti was waiting for us which was very reassuring after a long day of travel. As everyone has remarked and it is certainly true that the photos do not do the apartment justice, larger than you can imagine with everything you could possibly need either here or in the area. We had been travelling around America and we were badly in need of a Laundrette, and were glad to discover there was one very close by. I could not believe how close we were to Haight Ashbury which was brilliant (the local Haight Market was heaven if you like Markets as we do). However close living on Downey Street is a world away, such a quiet friendly neighbourhood, we got talking to a neighbour who even invited us to drop on by! If I ever found myself in San Francisco again I would not hesitate to return. The decor of the apartment is delightful with some lovely fixtures and fittings. Patti is a star and very friendly and helpful.
The buses are frequent and take you downtown (for department stores, cable ride, and piers - fishermans wharf etc) so I would much prefer to stay here rather than a hotel that can leave you feeling that you could be anywhere, I felt as if I was living a bit of history staying in the Haight. And someone really did say 'Peace' to me with his fingers shaped into the V sign and another colourful character said 'San Fran' loves you sisters! This is the perfect place to stay.
TIP: We went to the local hardware store and bought a 3 day ticket for transport which includes the cable car and cheaper travel on the Sausalito Ferry.

With many thanks to Patti, who is there when you need her but is not intrusive.