Gordon's apartment was better than perfect for us. His location on the first floor is fabulous for old knees and young kids (we had both) as well as lugging suitcases inside. The building is quiet but steps away from shops, restaurants, and playgrounds. We walked half a block to Blue Bottle Coffee in the mornings for our fancy coffee fix and had everything we needed within about 5 minutes walking. Even Whole Foods was just 10-12 minutes away!
Parents of young kids - bring a booster for the dining table instead of the chairs that hook onto the tabletop - there's a lip so that style doesn't work. The house is perfect for kids, though!