I recently spent a week at mission house when I was attending a conference at nearby Coyote Point yacht club. I have so many good things to say, I hardly know where to begin. The house itself is so fresh and clean, with a bright homey atmosphere. There is a spacious, well-appointed kitchen with plenty of food available. I used the blender in the morning to make myself a smoothie using the fresh California fruit and yogurt provided, which made my day. There is a nice open living room area to relax and chat with other guests if you like, and lovely front and back porch to enjoy the sunshine and flowering Camellia, Jasmine, and Calla Lilies. The bathroom was nice and clean. My bedroom was the bomb!! The bed was so soft, with a down comforter, quality sheets and pillows nicer than my own at home, and such a well-organized storage space that I opted to unpack everything, which I don’t normally bother to do when I travel. Sunshine and birds singing outside my windows in the morning, extra blankets and a space heater if I needed them at night. Everything for my optimal comfort.
But above all that, Dennis and the others there were just the nicest people. Very respectful of my privacy, but so warm and interesting and fun to be with. I feel lucky to have met them. I was really refreshed by my stay there. It is a wonderful place with wonderful people.
The location is great for cycling, located in a quiet neighborhood. A few blocks from the house there is access to an all-purpose path that runs along the Bay all the way up to San Francisco. I took it as far as Coyote Point, about 10 minutes, and enjoyed riding up and down rolling hills through groves of trees and flowers, with a view of the city skyline. Another time, I took a bike path into San Mateo (less than 15 minutes- Dennis can tell you how to get there) It is a charming, walkable city brimming with great restaurants, coffee and bubble tea, book stores, vintage shops and more.