Noe's Nest Bed And Breakfast — Hotel in San Francisco

A quirky, comfortable home in a great location! If you're looking for a quintessential San Francisco experience that feels safe with the comforts of a loving (and slightly kooky) aunt, Noe's Nest is perfect. Basically, it'd be the perfect setting for a children's story like The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe - complete with fun-yet-bizarre relatives.

My girlfriend, cat and I had just moved to San Francisco and my company was being good enough to recompense us for the cost of temporary accommodations. However, the city is full of flaky Airbnb hosts that'll leave you high and dry - and we were having real trouble finding a place in the city that would accept a friendly, domestic house cat. Another B&B recommended Noe's Nest, right on the border between Noe Valley and The Mission.

Sheila agreed to give cats a try for the first time, and we booked a total of eight nights across both rooms on the top floor (based upon availability). Right away, I spotted Sheila for the eccentric, accomplished, debutante she is... and the house is reflection of her; a classic San Francisco lady with myriad treasured memories on display.

The Suite, described by several other reviewers, has a nice Jacuzzi tub, great view, comfy bed, and rich decor. The View overlooks the lovely garden, and while smaller, has an elaborate shower with five nozzles. We also saw several other rooms, each more unusual than the last.

Breakfast varies from day to day, often with fresh quiches or tortes, fruit, fresh bread, salmon, lox, french toast, and more. The common areas are lavish and adorned with all sorts of great curiosities. The back yard garden is lushly maintained and even has a heated wine gazebo with stained glass. There's a treasure around every corner... and for tech folks like me, there's solid wifi to boot. For those looking for local knowledge, the owner knows hundreds of locals to connect you with and private events to sneak you into if you're feeling adventurous.

Also, I truly believe Sheila, Cindy and the other staff care about us. I mention I want to run in Bay to Breakers? Sheila loans me costumes from an old opera house and offered to travel out there with me at 6:30 am. I mention it's hard to find an in-network dentist? She starts making calls. What's more, I think that's a relationship that extends for many of us beyond our stay as guests.

The flip-side of all of this is, that like any excellent but unusual place, if you don't like it then you'll hate it. If you want a hotel, or a sterile, stand-offish place where you absolutely won't be hugged by staff... stay away. If you want austerity and new furniture... stay away. Take a look at the photos and think about it. However, if you have only one night to experience San Francisco for all its charm then this is where you should stay - and they'll tell you where to...

Creepy Dirty Cluttered Old House in Good Location. Don’t stay here if you enjoy clean, 4*+ hotels. Photos online are very old. Overpriced for what you got @US$437./ nt for 3 adults!! Building Code Violation: bathroom electrical outlet behind faucet! Wonder how many other violations? We cringed from the decor & odour as we entered the front entrance. Greeted by the very eccentric, nice, old innkeeper/owner Sheila. She needs better staff to help her. Creepy decor due to clutter (clowns, old family pics, drapes, etc.) that had their day 50yrs ago. So much potential if renovated & given a thorough cleaning! Dusty. Cobwebs on ceilings & caked on dust on baseboards & lamps. Smelt like a mouse house. Weekday parking very difficult. Free street parking (if u can find it) after Friday 6pm to Sunday night. Breakfast not worth it, not fresh. Had oat milk that curdled in my coffee (expired 7days prior)! Limited Dairy-free AND gluten-free options @ breakfast (good smoked salmon with capers but no red onions condiment). Tomatoes had mold on tops. Blueberries mushy. No breakfast bacon or sausage. Had to make your own eggs in the cluttered kitchen! No thx. Garden Cabana too small for 3 Adults. Tripping over beds to get around furniture. Can’t open bar fridge fully as cot is blocking it! Cups/ wine glasses not clean. Had to re-wash cups in our kitchenette prior to use as 1st cup had fresh coffee stains inside. Had to scrub our countertop & fridge (cleaning staff doesn’t clean properly). No screens on patio door or window in Garden Cabana (a basement walkout room) so ventilation not great. Low water pressure took forever to rinse soap & conditioner off! Best part: had direct access to street so one doesn’t have to walk thru the creepy house! Also direct access to lovely albeit overgrown garden. Nice to have the Toto Washlet on toilet (heated seat) but it’s an elongated size slapped onto a round toilet. Bad fit. Good location near Saru Sushi on 24th St., Bac Lieu Vietnamese, Bao on Valencia, Trad Bone Broth, Whole Foods, 24th/Mission BART, Martha & Bros. Coffee Company (best zen Chai Tea Latte I’ve ever had!!). Tip: stay away from Market St/6th St. & Eddy/8th St. Don’t leave anything...

Don’t stay here if you enjoy clean, 4*+ hotels. Photos online are very old. Overpriced for what you got @US$437./ nt for 3 adults!! Building Code Violation: bathroom electrical outlet behind faucet! How many others? We cringed from the decor & odour as we entered the front entrance. Greeted by the very eccentric, nice, old innkeeper/owner Sheila. She needs better staff to help her. Creepy decor due to clutter (clowns, old family pics, drapes, etc.) that had their day 50yrs ago. So much potential if renovated & given a thorough cleaning! Dusty. Cobwebs on ceilings & caked on dust on baseboards & lamps. Smelt like a mouse house. Weekday parking very difficult. Free street parking (if u can find it) after Friday 6pm to Sunday night. Breakfast not worth it, not fresh. Had oat milk that curdled in my coffee (expired 7days prior)! Limited Dairy-free AND gluten-free options @ breakfast (good smoked salmon with capers but no red onions condiment). Tomatoes had mold on tops. Blueberries mushy. No breakfast bacon or sausage. Had to make your own eggs in the cluttered kitchen! No thx. Garden Cabana too small for 3 Adults. Tripping over beds to get around furniture. Can’t open bar fridge fully as cot is blocking it! Cups/ wine glasses not clean. Had to re-wash cups in our kitchenette prior to use as 1st cup had fresh coffee stains inside. Had to scrub our countertop & fridge (cleaning staff doesn’t clean properly). No screens on patio door or window in Garden Cabana (a basement walkout room) so ventilation not great. Low water pressure took forever to rinse soap & conditioner off! Best part: had direct access to street so one doesn’t have to walk thru the creepy house! Also direct access to lovely albeit overgrown garden. Nice to have the Toto Washlet on toilet (heated seat) but it’s an elongated size slapped onto a round toilet. Bad fit. Good location near Saru Sushi on 24th St., Bac Lieu Vietnamese, Bao on Valencia, Trad Bone Broth, Whole Foods, 24th/Mission BART, Martha & Bros. Coffee Company (best zen Chai Tea Latte I’ve ever had!!). Tip: stay away from Market St/6th St. & Eddy/8th St. Don’t leave anything...