We loved our time in San Francisco and had a lovely 3 night stay at Alison’s place in Cow Hollow. The area was really nice, safe and residential, but only 5 minutes walk from the shops and restaurants on Filmore and Lombard (all of which were amazing!). We were a little concerned before our trip that we would be a little far away from the attractions of the city, but Cow Hollow was our favourite neighbourhood we explored during our time in San Francisco and is conveniently situated for pretty much everything (Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Gate Park, Fisherman’s Wharf, Downtown). The area also has a much nicer vibe than around Union Square where there are lots of homeless.
It is around a 35 minute walk from the property to Ghirardelli Square, so be prepared to use Uber and Lyft or Muni to get to the main attractions unless you don’t mind walking and hills! We used these most days to get around which worked really well and was very cost effective (you can get most places in the city in around 10-15mins by car from Cow Hollow).
The room and bathroom were meticulously clean and the bed was very comfy! It was a great place to come back to in the evenings.
One thing to bear in mind is that the curtains are a little thin so the daylight does come through in the mornings (this didn’t bother us and we slept great), but perhaps something to consider if you are a very light sleeper.
We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend to other travellers!