I always rely on Airbnb user reviews to provide an accurate depiction of the rental I’m considering, so in the spirit of that, I am going to share my very honest review about this “cozy unit” in Noe Valley. (Note: I did not call Airbnb customer service to complain, and I did stay for my full 5 nights as planned, but I feel it’s only fair to write an honest review so future guests know what to expect.)
All of the ceilings are incredibly low - no more than 6ft tall (if that). The doorways are even lower, and I often felt like I had to duck down to clear them. Showering was tough - every time I lifted my arms to wash my hair, I hit the ceiling! I am actually shocked that no other reviewers mentioned this.
The decor in the pictures on this listing were not accurate - looks like a staging job that came and went. In reality, it is very sparse - hardly any decor. Bare essentials. The queen bed was comfortable but there were only two flat pillows and no headboard, which made it uncomfortable to sit up in bed to read or work. There are only a couple of windows but since the unit is on the ground floor, very little light comes in. With the low ceilings, dark lighting and bare rooms, you feel quite claustrophobic.
The owners live upstairs and you can hear loud voices/footsteps while they are home. (The sound is probably magnified because the ceiling is so close to your head.) There is a fridge but it’s stocked with sodas (that they want you to buy) so it’s not useable for leftovers or groceries.
All that said, the hosts were accommodating and responsive. Check-in was easy. There was a mini bar provided with snacks to purchase. They replaced the toiletries same-day when they were low. Unit was clean.