An Urban Oasis
Submitted: July 11, 2012
Stayed: July 2012
The cottage was perfect. It is very cute and feels extremely private. I liked the increased independence that I don't always experience in a hotel.
For daytime entertainment, we walked to the Marina at least every other day. The Pier 41 ferries are also within walking distance in addition to Fort Mason, which also features nighttime comedy and theater in addition to day time whale watching boats. Not having a car was no problem at all. The block is completely residential and very quiet - an oasis from the city's excitement and associated noise. You feel like you are right in the middle of everything but without having to deal with city noises (great for everyone that's not My Cousin Vinny).
I wish I had realized sooner just how cute Union Street is! The food and the shopping there are completely worth the trip. Highlights included multiple bakeries, thrift stores carrying lots of high end designers, discount clothing/shoe stores carrying mainly mid-level designers, and a huge assortment of bars and restaurants, including dive bars, wine bars, sandwich shops, Italian, French, sports bars, and even a Red Sox fan bar (though not as good for Sox fans as the Red Jack if you are willing to trek a touch further down Bay Street).
Overall I can't recommend this place enough. Great set-up, great location, great experience.
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Adventure Seekers,
Girls Getaway,
Tourists without a Car,
Sightseeing,
Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 2/2
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