My wife and two sons (8 & 5) stayed here for one week in mid September 2017. Pete's place is perfect for a family and has everything you could need.
As well as a brand new kitchen and bathroom, the property has a lot of great period features and special touches which makes you feel right at home almost instantly.
Pete is an amazing host - always available to help out with any question, no matter how big or small. He provided loads of tips and instructions for us to get the best out of our time there, and even little things like the free bottle of wine and chocolates on the bed were very much appreciated.
Being in the heart of The Mission, there is no shortage of amazing food only minutes away. You are served especially well if you love Mexican food - the tacqueria only 4 doors away serves some of the best Mexican food we've ever eaten! There are also some great cafes nearby - which serve real coffee (you'll know what I mean if you come from Australia!) ;)
The Mission is a great place to base yourself if you are looking to experience San Francisco authentically. The area has a great, down-to-earth Hispanic feel and you get the sense that you are really seeing the 'real San Francisco' here. The area is really lovely, and I especially loved walking the streets discovering the area and 'people-watching'. It's about 20mins via Lfyt/Uber to Pier 39, Fishermans Wharf etc - so very easy and central to everything without feeling you are right in the hustle & bustle of the Downtown area.
The only thing to be aware of (& as other reviews have said, this is very minor), is that the tenants upstairs can be heard due to the floorboards, but honestly you forget about it pretty quickly.
Pete, thank you for your hospitality, and for sharing your home with us. It's given us a unique, authentic experience we'll always remember.