This is a place that I will gladly share with friends and hope to return to. The pictures show you a beautiful warm colorful loft space, and they only begin to tell the story accurately. The apartment is wonderful, stocked with great linens on the bed, more than enough towels, books for you to read on a rainy morning, super lighting, and remember - you are in a really neat funky space in itself!! So cool, this loft, with the original stairs. There is a kitchen which works beautifully - fridge, microwave, french coffee press...complete with coffee, tea, fresh milk in the fridge, etc When we arrived there was a beautiful bottle of wine, chocolate, and a personalized note from Vidhu, welcoming us. All the basics are well stocked, ironing board, hair dryer, kitchen needs. Vidhu also left a binder complete with helpful instructions, tourist info, local dining info etc...carefully assembled and presented. She touched base several times via airbnb, and I knew if I needed her I could call her cell for en emergency, but never needed to. It was easy to ask questions via this site, and she replied promptly.
Neighborhood of Noe Valley adds even more to the charm of renting here. It is one of the few areas I see young families strolling around; we walked into the main area (24th St) several times for transportation or meals, and it feels very comfortable and homey. The houses are each distinct, and the flower gardens are works of love. We used the Muni in several forms, J tram from 24th and Church, 48 bus, and F trolley from the Castro. Took the J tram to the N to Golden Gate park, beautiful ride. It is easier to walk home from 24th rather than up a steep hill from the Castro, but it is doable :) and should be done for the experience!
I cannot wait to return, and I thank Vidhu for her professionalism and caring. Oh, on the last morning of checkout, she left a coffee gift card for us at the neighborhood coffee cafe, just across the street. We went there several times for the bdelicious FRESH breakfasts, and this was just a sweet touch for our day of departure.