This is a wonderful home away from home. We so enjoyed this house in the outer Richmond.
Easy parking, easy lockbox entry to a private entry door. Very safe feeling.
The house is the back half of a large Victorian style home, but very private feeling -- it is two floors, with a fun winding staircase up to the second floor. Every room has high ceilings and windows everywhere. So much light!
It really feels like a home that has been updated, but still has the character of a classic San Francisco Victorian home. So many details: sweet small upstairs bathroom with plenty of towels, a downstairs bathroom with a full bathtub, a huge dining table in the kitchen for a large family to sit around for a meal, all beds were very comfortable.
The European-style kitchen is a highlight, beautiful design with a huge wallpaper mural and a brand new kitchen with all of the things you need to make meals, including a massive refrigerator, an incredible stove top and complete coffee and tea makings.
My kids fought over who got to stay in the downstairs bedroom which is large and private, also with lots of light, and beautiful furniture. But the extra bed in the upstairs room is so pretty with windows all around and views of the neighborhood and nearby park -- both kids were happy in the end!
The largest bed in the upstairs was super comfy and we slept so well, hearing the foghorns way off in the distance in the morning when we woke up.
There are a few nice breakfast-y cafes a few blocks away -- easy to walk to. Makes it nice when you don't want to go far first thing in the morning.
It was foggy when we were there, but the back yard is quite large and lovely -- so many succulents and beautiful plants. Plus a little deck upstairs off the upstairs bedroom with chairs to relax. Oh, did I mention all of the airplants and and fresh flowers in every room? So thoughtful.
Funny story: We accidentally locked ourselves out of the house on the first morning, and luckily the co-host, Paul, was right next door to help us get back in. He was as nice as can be.
We couldn't recommend this place more. Thank you to Julia and Paul for sharing their beautiful part of San Francisco with us.