When you first drive up to the Secret Cottage, you may be slightly confused. The neighborhood is fine and quiet, very residential, much like a place you would live rather than visit. The landscaping is admittedly a work in progress, but once you open the door to the cottage, you will be very pleased by the charming, clean design of the space. There is a beautiful kitchen and two gorgeous baths. As the cottage is behind the main house, you are a bit off the street, so it's quiet and shaded.

SF can be a little daunting - there is a lot to do. There is a very good notebook with cottage orientation and area walks and resources. Shopping is just a few blocks away.

The locale is good. You can walk to the Haight and Golden Gate Park easily. There are a few cool coffee shops and restaurants in the area.

Laundry is on-site, a very nice perk. The keyless entries really are a nice touch. I wish more people would offer this.

All in all, for the price of a hotel room you can have this lovely, relaxing cottage, a great place to kick back from the urban rush.