Brian's place was great and he was a wonderful host. I had a bit of a family emergency and needed somewhere to stay—he was gracious enough to allow same day booking and was a great communicator. Check in and check out instructions were really thorough too.
Pros:
- You can't beat being right on Santana Row! It was lively, safe, and felt like a mini vacation even though I live in the Bay Area
- Secure garage (and building) was a huuuuuge plus.
- A/C & heating worked great and was incredibly helpful since it was warm when I stayed.
- Place was pretty much exactly as pictured. It was actually a great studio size for one person—plenty of room.
- Fast WiFi, cable were also pluses!
Watch outs:
- It's tricky to navigate Santana Row when checking in since you don't have the key fob to directly enter the garage and this building is literally on Santana Row. Because streets are blocked off for outdoor dining, it made it a little hard to know where to go. Once you get the building address & instructions, I suggest routing to some of the stores that are right by the building. I found an outdoor parking lot that was super close to the studio building itself which made my walk back to my car easier (to grab the key fob and then drive it back to the garage)
- It can be a little noisy with people & cars. It wasn't bad for me but for light sleepers or anyone who wants a place that's really quiet, this may not be for you.
Overall, this was a great place to stay! Thanks Brian :)