My husband, son, and our son's girlfriend, who were both visiting from the east coast, spent three days in this authentically San Francisco-style home and enjoyed everything about it. The Mission District is a very colorful neighborhood and the home is conveniently located within it. The house is filled with light and character, from the old piano in the living room, the vibrant colors on the walls, the skylights and stained glass windows, to the collection of pottery in the kitchen. The house is warm and inviting...everything very clean and comfortable...the photos don't adequately capture the charm. The rooftop garden was a huge plus. Walking distance to grocery shopping and tons of restaurants of every imaginable cuisine, cafes, clubs. Everywhere you walk you'll come across spectacular murals sprinkled throughout the area. Although we didn't spend all of our time in the Mission (so much to see and do elsewhere in the City), some of the highlights were Philz Coffee at 25th and Mission (they brew coffee one cup at a time and have a dizzying array of choices), The Foreign Cinema on Mission near 20th (fabulous restaurant converted from an old movie house, complete with French films playing on a large white wall at the back of the outdoor seating area, with old drive-in movie theater speakers at each table if you care to listen in. Another favorite restaurant is a little French bistro called Garcon, on the corner of Valencia and 22nd. An inexpensive but phenomenally delicious Peruvian restaurant, Limon, is at the corner of 21st and South Van Ness. Not within walking distance, but a short drive away, is one of the best breakfast places we've ever eaten at: Mission Beach Cafe at Guerrero and 14th. They also serve lunch and dinner, but you can't beat their breakfasts...expect a wait, but it's worth it. Dolores Park is another must see nearby, but probably not walking distance, unless you're up for a bit of a hike...it's do-able...you can always catch a taxi back. Fabulous views of the city from the top of the park, and it's just another great neighborhood to walk around in, teeming with life.
Dan, the owner, was very responsive and provided a wealth of information prior to our visit, as well as responding to requests after our arrival. I would definitely recommend this property.