This was one of the cleanest, most well-appointed places we have ever stayed at! It was like a luxury hotel suite, at half the cost.
Positives:
-Responsive host
-Bright, clean, modern aesthetic true to photos
-Rooms are fresh-smelling, with a light herbal scent
-Complimentary sparkling and still water, salty and sweet snacks, a selection of high-end teas, and a selection of Nespresso varieties available
-Thick, plush towels
-Large rainfall shower head made for a spa-like experience
-Location an easy two-block walk from a beautiful public beach
-Incredibly comfortable bed
-Luxury sheets
-Good WiFi
-Refrigerator/microwave/kettle
-Large smart TV
-Disposable masks and disinfecting wipes provided (we stayed during Covid)
-Local travel books and maps available
Negatives:
-The sofa is not very comfortable to sit on. We didn’t fold it out to see how it was as a futon.
-There is a large step down into the entry hallway and then a large step back up into the guest suite which can be difficult with heavy luggage. If you forget and rush out in the morning you may fall (my fault of course, not the property’s! Just a warning 😉)
-The location is excellent for spending time on the beach, but is a $15-$20 Uber ride from the part of the city where most of the “tourist” areas are. We understood this going in, and preferred staying in a quiet residential spot like this.
-My husband didn’t care for the rainfall shower head because there isn’t much water pressure. It’s a matter of personal taste.
Tips:
-Caviar app provides local restaurant delivery with no delivery fee for the first month, and much lower service fees than the typical GrubHub, DoorDash, etc.
-Don’t think just because SF is stereotypically overcast and foggy you won’t need sunscreen. We got burned after only a couple of hours without it at the beach!
-The trash/recycling bins are inside a closet in the living area. There are no outside bins available for use. So try not to throw any food away early in your stay, or it may start to stink a bit.
Overall, we had an amazing vacation thanks in large part to this fantastic AirB&B location! I highly recommend it and we hope to come again sometime soon!