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-Sunrise and sunsets on the penthouse deck are precious memories. Views were exquisite regardless of weather conditions.
-You need binoculars or a good zoom lens to see the bridge clearly, but your smartphone will pick it up with slight magnification and under the right conditions.
-Tram was fun and unique and EASY (thanks to comprehensive instructions that should not scare you away from this stay!). Yes, you can take the stairs if you want/need to.
-Water temperature and pressure was perfect.
-No sounds from other guests (including the one right below us) were audible.
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-The bed is not for everyone.
-No central heating. Heat is not distributed throughout the penthouse by radiators or ducts spaced evenly in/around the home. Instead, there is a wall unit that blows warm air in one direction and at one speed from one wall of the space. You are instructed not to leave the heater on when you leave, so in colder months it will take longer to reheat the place. In our experience, this was about 45 mins to an hour. My fiancée had to sit on the floor in front of the heater to stay warm when we returned the second night. Personally, I didn’t mind that much, but this will make some people unhappy for sure. Obviously not an issue during warmer months.
-Your options for food and entertainment nearby are limited. If you are visiting SF, you should plan to eat before you leave the city.
-When we arrived, the neighbor cussed us out because somebody parked in his spot/in front of his house. Somebody in the garage poked their head out and talked to him, but by that point my stay had already begun before I had even unloaded the car with an irate neighbor berating and threatening to call the cops on me.