Outside could really use sprucing up. Great location, good value and clean but could benefit from some updating and minor repairs. The house is super close to the airport so it's super noisy especially if you open the windows, but they have double paned windows which really cuts the sound out. SFO airport must not have limits on flights so you hear planes at all hours. The hosts said the yard is a work in progress, but it's very overgrown with remnants of old sheds in the backyard, and the front faces a very busy street which people seem inclined to throw trash into the yard. It was very unappealing. I don't begrudge anyone a parking spot, but one night we came home and someone had parked in the front yard, next to the driveway, but I do appreciate they left our spot vacant. My beef with Airbnb descriptions is that hosts take flattering shots and don't show the down side - I'd like to be able to make an informed decision, warts and all.
We had a problem with the blinds, and the host was very fast to reply about getting it fixed. They were generous with towels, and bath products, soap etc., in the bathrooms. Beds were comfortable.
There's a great donut store nearby, maybe 1 or 2 blocks, Rolling Pin donuts, great coffee and killer donuts/breads/pastries. The house is sandwiched between 2 restaurants, the Mexican place always looked busy and did smell delicious. We just didn't have the chance to check it out.