If we could stay here longer, we would! My wife underwent a double mastectomy in September. We needed a quiet place for her to recover that was also close to her doctors. We were lucky to find such a wonderful place and host.
The apartment is perfect. It’s a 2-bed, 2.5 bath with plenty of light and a fabulous kitchen and dining room. The bedroom set-up was very convenient - each one has an attached bath. This worked out well as we had family come stay with us to help with my wife’s recovery and they had their own little space while they were here. The bedroom we used as the primary has a small balcony which overlooks the backyard - we enjoyed being able to step out each morning to start the day! And, on nice days, it was convenient to be able to head into the backyard and sit in the sunshine.
The living room is so inviting - it has a fireplace and plenty of places to sit. My wife spent a lot of time on the couch reading while I worked at the small desk in the living room that I turned into my workspace. The apartment even has a printer in case you need it.
In the past, we’ve been skeptical when hosts say their kitchen is “well-stocked.” In this case, it’s true. The kitchen has everything you could possibly need - an upgraded range and oven, a toaster oven, coffee machine, kettle, and all kinds of cooking utensils and flatware. I was surprised to find a cast iron skillet, a food processor, and even a rice-maker! I felt like I was in my own kitchen and being able to cook (something I love to do) helped bring a sense of normalcy to our lives.
The house has speedy internet and DirecTv (TVs in the living room and bedrooms), so whether you like traditional or streaming entertainment, you’re set. The last thing I’ll mention about the property is its great location. You are a couple of blocks from Golden Gate Park (SF’s version of Central Park or Hyde Park) and close to Irving and Geary Streets, both of which have a lot of restaurants.
Juliette, who hosts the property, is one of the most thoughtful and caring people we’ve met. She (and her friendly dog Molly) was very accommodating and helpful during our stay. On our first day, she came down to show us how to get into the apartment (keypad) and we connected right away. We ended up chatting with her for about ½ an hour! When the in-unit washer broke, she kindly offered to let us use her washer in the interim. This was really helpful because we were doing laundry daily as part of my wife’s recovery