VICTORIAN GARDEN APARTMENT CLOSE TO CORTLAND AVE

We highly recommend staying at this place. Tony is very nice, thoughtful, and true. He was the consummate host. We were welcomed with fruit and bread. The apartment was very comfortable for two. It was charming, clean, and spacious with plenty of natural light and it opened up to a backyard. The kitchen came stocked with several staples and has a refrigerator and sink. The location is convenient with several bus lines nearby. We did not have a car and we were able to explore the city. We would recommend this space to friends and family and hope it is available the next time we need a place to stay in San Francisco. It was a real jewel and it made our trip to San Francisco that much more amazing. Thank you Tony!

Let me start by saying we had the best experience. From the start Tony (owner) met us and showed us around the apartment. Pictures on the web site just don't truly show how nice the apt really is. Very comfortable, private with all the ammenities of home. Fully stocked kitchen upon arrival. The location is in a great little neighborhood with fantastic eateries and shops withing walking distance. We were able to utilize the BART rail system which is withing walking distance from the apartment. We rented a car upon arrival which turned out to be perfect. We were able to park on the street (free) every night with out problem. The city and all the surrounding activities are within easy reach of the apartment. The neighborhood is very safe and friendly. We have stayed at many fantastic Home Away rentals and found our experience at Tony's to be at the top of the list. I would highly recommend anyone who is looking for a nice little getaway to the Bay area to treat yourself to a stay and we will definitely return.

We really can't express how much we enjoyed staying at this location...but we will sure try. After a long flight from Boston, Tony met us at the Bart station (a nice 15-20 min stroll from the house) and gave us a lift back to the apartment, but not before giving us an impromptu driving tour of Bernal Heights, restaurant recommendations, and general tips about navigating the area and getting down town. He was so incredibly nice and helpful that even after a long night and morning flight we were jazzed to explore the area. The apartment even had some snacks and drinks for us - major plus!

The apartment itself is wonderful. Clean and quiet and in a safe area close to some really cool shops and restaurants, as well as the oldest farmers market in California (about 6 blocks down the street on Saturday, not to be missed). Bernal Heights itself is wonderful, with great little wine bars and some truly exceptional cafes.

Getting around also proved to be much easier than anticipated. Using either the Bart or the bus (which I must admit are much nicer and cleaner than the Boston MBTA) was quick and efficient, as was getting a cab downtown or home at night. One major unexpected plus was that being so close to the highway ramp actually proved quicker for getting back via car or cab from downtown as opposed to staying deep in the center of the city.

In any case, we really cannot say enough good things about this apartment, about Bernal Heights, or about Tony.

Highly recommended!