Alison & Mark are wonderful hosts. I would normally book a hotel for a vacation, but in San Francisco the price for a nicer chain hotel is $300-500 a night! I knew his wasnt worth it, and so we looked into motels and other rentals. They were reasonably prices, but some customer reviews werent so good. And I had a concern with bedbugs and excessive noise.
When we stumbled upon this gem much more reasonable than a hotel, I decided to reach out. I wanted a nice, clean, quiet space to enjoy after coming back from experiencing the many San Francisco attractions. And its the perfect comfort spot to relax on rainy days. There is a beautiful deck right outside to enjoy a meal and watch all the ppl cross the golden gate bridge. The sunrise & sunsets over the bay are simply gorgeous.
The suite had everything we needed. A small refridge, microwave, utensils and plates to warm up leftovers. The Bottled water was an extra perk in the room to fill up a water bottle and take it for the day, or drink at mealtime. We didnt have to worry about anything. The extra closet place in the hallway provided extra blankets, towels, toiletries, and wipes to clean up/sanitize surfaces. There were other guests staying in a room across from ours, and everyone was respectful of noise andcpersonal space. The hosts lived the floor below, but stayed behind the scenes doing their own thing, but always close enough should we need anything or ask a question. They have lived in the area for quite some time, and made some really nice recommendations for dinner & getting around the city. Alison even mentioned a Gap nearvy in which I needed to purchase warmer pants for this visit lol. The hosts took the time to meet us when we first arrived. They are great people who really know what they are doing. They think of everything a guest would need and beyond. The space was clean & beautiful, better than even a top notch hotel. Best decision we ever made when visiting San Francisco when you already are stressed and unsure what to expect.
We appreciated being able to leave our suitcases after checkout, as we wanted to see a few last minute things in the city. As we waited on the outside steps waiting for our Uber to the airport, another couple came and we told them they were going to love it!
Alison & Mark are beyond Superhosts. This is the perfect example of how an airbnb is supposed to be. I would recommend this place to anyone coming to the city. Its a very safe, quiet neighborhood with a small grocery, laundromat, and quite a few options close by for dine in dinners.
The only thing when determining whether to stay here is wheel chair accessibility. There are quite a few stairs going up a spiral staircase, but Im sure the hosts would try and accommodate for disabilities as best they could. It is their home, and we realize it has its limitations, so I am just mentioning it as an fyi for other travelers.
We could have asked for better here, best airbnb/sublet/vacation rental Ive ever experienced!!!!