Perfect Spot in The Middle of San Francisco

Guest: Kate (San Francisco, CA USA)
Date of Stay: 11/19/11 Review Submitted: 12/06/11

My parents have stayed in this lovely studio apartment a number of times when they have visited my family in San Francisco. The room is perfect for their needs and the location is very central and provides easy access to the rest of the city. There are also multiple moderately priced and delicious restaurants in the immediate neighborhood. The owners of the apartment are very responsive and organized. Staying in this delightful, cozy studio will only enhance your visit to our dynamic city.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+.

Great location but no wifi or phone coverage

Guest: Bdb (San jose)
Date of Stay: 07/09/11 Review Submitted: 07/14/11

This condo is in a very central location, close to transportation and to the golden gate park....for runners. However, if you must have wifi or phone coverage, this is not the place for you. Me and my husband were completely isolated while staying there. The wifi didn't work and even if it worked the signal was very weak. Both our phones didn' t have coverage (Verizon an ATT). The carpet and rug need a good cleaning. The refrigerator is very noisy at times.

Owner response:The studio is in an old Victorian house where cell phone reception is very low. Unfortuntaley we do not have control over this issue. We are working on improving the wifi reception. The carpets are beige and retain some discoloration, the carpets have been cleaned recently.

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway.

Perfectly clean quiet and friendly place in Ashbury

Guest: Miam (MIALARET)
Date of Stay: 05/01/11 Review Submitted: 06/30/11

WE had to find a place to stay with our 2 years old while visiting family nearby, the place was perfect and the owner always a pleasure to deal with. We highly recommend.

Recommended for:Families with young children.

Loved Haight Studio

Guest: Guest at the wedding (Belmont CA USA)
Date of Stay: 06/11/11 Review Submitted: 06/14/11

We loved it! Really spacious and well organized for a studio apartment - and beautifully appointed...from the inspirational media on the walls of the entry to the oh so comfortable and beautiful bed, the pull out mattress which the kids used and the tea making equipment which we all used! We also appreciated its excellent location - so close to the park, Haight Ashbury in general, other city venues that we enjoy accessing. We used to live just a block and a half away, so were able to visit some of our old haunts and see how the neighborhood has changed. And the Haight Street Fair was this weekend, so the kids had a great time checking out the sights... We won the studio as a part of an auction item at our kids school Thank you for making it available to San Carlos parents as a fundraiser for the San Carlos Education Foundation!

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, families with young children.

Perfect for us

Guest: Happy Grandmother (New England)
Date of Stay: 04/13/11 Review Submitted: 04/25/11

First, I was pleased to discover that this little apartment is not one big room, but divided. The bed is enclosed by three walls and feels separate from the kitchen and dining areas. The place was very clean and well equipped. It was well-located too. We could walk 2 1/2 blocks to visit family, a couple of blocks to a great food market, a library, lots of restaurants, and catch a bus as well. The Golden Gate Park is within a couple blocks, except for the Panhandle which is steps away. We have stayed at a hotel before and like this much better (plus it was less expensive). You can cook your own meals, make a cup of tea anytime, and have coffee in your p.j.'s. There is no tv, but we had our laptop for watching dvd's etc, and were perfectly happy. Our little grandson came to play and enjoyed the back garden. This was a great exeperience, from my initial inquiries right until the end of our stay!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, age 55+.

Great location, nice place

Guest: Elisa (Santa Cruz)
Date of Stay: 12/20/10 Review Submitted: 01/06/11

Excellent location just a couple blocks away from Haight street and right next to Golden Gate park. Easy to walk anywhere, including the N Judah Muni line, which will take you all over SF. The place is very clean and has all basic amenities. Nice backyard you can access. You can hear footsteps and other living noise overhead, but I guess that's to be expected in stacked, city living. :) The owners were very responsive to issues I had with the wireless, which was much appreciated.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children.

Amazing Weekend Spent at the Haight Studio

Guest: Fleur (Los Angeles, CA)
Date of Stay: 10/21/10 Review Submitted: 10/26/10

Upon referral, my boyfriend and I booked a weekend at The Haight Studio. At the end of our stay we concluded that we made a marvelous decision. Located in a beautiful Victorian home, we slipped in through a private entrance to find a lovely living space with a private garden. The proprietors provided towels, all the kitchen items needed and lots of comfort. I thought the warm note left along with some yummy chocolates to enjoy was a beautiful touch! I was much moved and I felt like I was being received by friends. Less than two blocks south of the famed Haight- Ashbury and less than a block away from the Panhandle, we were really in a prime location. Honestly, we spent most of our time in The Haight! So many great restaurants like the Pork Store Cafe and the Magnolia Pub & Brewery, great bars, great scenery, ample public transportation...we had more than we could imagine at our fingertips. A 20 minute walk took us to Golden Gate Park where we had fab time exploring the New Academy of Sciences. It was my British boyfriend's first time to SF and this is exactly the experience I wanted him to have. He is now in love with this amazing city. There is no TV or radio and the WiFi did not work for us(all over with SF we struggled with WiFi) but that was a blessing. We had the lovely rain to serenade us and we were able to REST without distraction. Did I mention that the bed is super comfortable?!?! My only regret was that we were unable to meet our gracious hosts. All of my interactions with the owner via phone and e-mail were wonderful and I am sure that she is a very lovely lady. I guess I will have to come back again so I can embrace her and say, "Thank you for the memories." Thank you. Thank you. Thank you!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+.

If u r going to San Francisco! B sure to wear some flowers in UR hair book this place!

Guest: J (Paddington, Australia )
Date of Stay: 10/05/10 Review Submitted: 10/13/10

---<---<-@ If u r going to San Francisco! B sure to wear some flowers in UR hair book this place! You will meet a gentle host there~ (with beautiful smile) Very nice host family with beautiful victorian house! lots of shops, buses, cafes, and restaurant, a few block away from Golden Gate Park. This studio is clean, safe, feel like home, and easy to get around! Close to Market Street. I loved there! love to come back to SF! Not to mention affordable~

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.

Great Location for our family

Guest: F & A (San Diego)
Date of Stay: 09/23/10 Review Submitted: 10/04/10

My wife and I have a new granddaughter (and her parents) who live nearby so we loved the convenience of our own studio and privacy along with the close proximity to family. The accommodations are as described and extremely clean and well equipped. The location is easy walking distance to shops, restaurants and GG Park. The hostess is very warm and accommodating. We loved it.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+.

Friendly host and quiet studio with garden

Guest: R (Toronto, Canada)
Date of Stay: 09/27/10 Review Submitted: 10/01/10

I really enjoyed the quietness of the place and the location. It was easy to reach the places I wanted to go by bicycle or on foot. Organic food shop around the corner is a plus, as other places along the lively Haight Street as well. Park nearby with bike path.

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, people with disabilities, sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children.