I absolutely loved my stay at Laura’s. I was here for a little over six weeks and enjoyed myself immensely.
All the pros:
- The studio is huge. More than enough space for several people. It’s clean, exactly like the photos, and Laura is easy to get in touch with.
- The space has clearly been renovated recently. Everything is brand new and the design of the kitchen and bathroom is excellent. I loved the artwork and the feel of the space.
- So many compartments/ space in the wardrobe. Tons of hangers, several drawers, and iron included.
- Super sleek and minimal kitchen that is stocked excellently. Everything you might possibly need to cook and bake is included, and Laura generously provides teas, sugar, cooking oils etc. Marble countertop, water filter, French press, toaster, lots of vases etc.
- Laura also provided me with cleaning equipment, toilet paper, paper rolls, garbage bags etc
- HUGE TV with all the streaming channels you could possibly want.
- Studio can get a little cold, but the heating is easy to use and will keep you all cocoon-like.
- The bed is swoon-worthy comfortable, enough that I asked Laura where the mattress was from. Also enormous. She also provides many, many sheets and all kinds of towels.
- Bathroom lights are many, and I absolutely loved the shower floor made of pebbles. Not a speck of water drains out, and shampoo/ shower gel is provided, as well as a variety of miscellaneous items you may need such as tampons/ ear cotton swabs. Hairdryer included.
- Location is incredible. You’re only two streets away from Valencia street, which is full of many incredible restaurants, coffee shops and hipster stores. You’re a 5-min walk from Dolores park and a 15-min walk from the closest BART station. Tons of buses on mission st, and a bike station right around the corner. There’s a laundromat 2-mins away too.
- Despite that, you're far away enough to not hear any noise/ it's super quiet at night.
- Feels very safe. To get to the studio you enter a code through a metal gate, and then another code for another door.
- Parking is $9/a day but always easy to find a space if you need it.
Some things to keep in mind:
- The house is up a little bit of an incline. If you’re not fit that might be a little bit of an inconvenience.
- As some people said, the two large windows by the bed don’t have blinds, and the inside door is mostly glass. It honestly never bothered me, but if you’re someone who needs pitch black to sleep, it might bother you a little bit.
- The studio is on the lower level, so it doesn’t get much sun.
- If you cook a lot/ are several people, the lack of a dishwasher is something to keep in mind.
All in all, this place is an absolute gem I would totally recommend. I'd definitely stay here again.