Mary's place is perfect for your stay in SF! The space is thoughtfully designed and perfect for a family or 2 friends, plus it's pet-friendly! We really appreciated the thoughtful touches like the separate shower/toilet rooms and a sink in each bedroom. (These are especially great during covid times when we're washing our hands more than ever!) Oh, and the water-saving sink over the toilet was a delight.
The apartment has beautiful eclectic art and furnishings, great light all day, a library of intriguing books, a well-equipped kitchen, and a fabulous view from the kitchen. The beds are comfortable and there's desk or table set up in each room so you can easily work from "home" (and we did!).
Mary was attentive to our needs and questions and otherwise left us to ourselves. It's clear that she knows and loves the neighborhood and wants you to enjoy your stay. You'll want to stay even longer once you flip through her books on SF's history and culture!
The house is perfectly situated between 2 parks! Precita Park is an inviting grassy expanse with a few benches for sitting and people/dog-watching. Plus it has a playground and a coffee spot at each end! Bernal Heights Park is much bigger and it's an uphill walk/hike to get there, but you'll be rewarded with stunning views of SF. We walked to The Mission, down Valencia St. and over to Delores Park and back during our visit. For other, less-walkable destinations, it's rarely more than a 20-minute drive. There's a grocery store just 1 block away for anything you need during your stay and delivery services for everything else.
Note - THERE IS NO TV (and you won't miss it!)