One of the best things about staying here was Carissa's timely communication. Each time we had a question about check-in or check-out, she responded immediately. It made our stay much easier.
The house is definitely cute, cozy and very clean. It's convenient to have 2 full bathrooms and 3 bedrooms. It is an older house, so some of my family who travel with lots of electronics found it challenging to find enough outlets. There are some multi-plug surge protectors, which are better than trying to use the older outlets.
Carissa posts small signs in the kitchen and bathroom explaining her expectations. At first it may appear as too much information, but we ultimately found it helpful. We knew exactly what she wanted us to do and not do.
The house is located close to San Francisco Airport. We found it conveniently located because it was around 30 minutes from Fisherman's Wharf, UC Berkley, and many other Bay Area destinations. I actually enjoyed walking around the South San Francisco neighborhood in the evenings. It's a very diverse area with lots of restaurants and shops representing every culture.
The only challenge we encountered was the parking. On the upside, there is a private driveway behind a gate. On the downside, you access the driveway from a narrow alleyway lined with cars. We had a midsize SUV rental car, and I found it difficult to get in and out of the driveway without another person's assistance. I think if you had a smaller rental car, it might be much easier to access.
So, parking aside, we would definitely recommend staying at Carissa's house when visiting the San Francisco area.