Noe’s Nest

Noe’s Nest is a wonderful place, and the owner is kind and sincere.

This is such a great way to experience San Francisco living. Gorgeous home with amazing history! Our stay was so comfortable, from the tranquil garden back patio to the soft and cozy bed sheets, my fiancé and I highly recommend this bed and delicious gourmet breakfast.

Sheila did her best to make sure our honeymoon was wonderful! The house was beautiful and we had an absolutely amazing time relaxing in the gorgeous garden. I would recommend this place to anyone!!!

My fiancé and I absolutely loved staying at Noe’s Nest! Sheila is a superb host, and she and everyone who works with her made us feel at home.
This was my first trip to San Francisco, and I can truly say that staying in this beautiful Victorian B&B was so perfect for my first visit. I was in town for business earlier in the week and stayed at a lovely hotel for work, but the experience of staying at Noe’s was so much better than the hotel. I felt at home, and it really made our vacation special.
The breakfast is amazing. We stayed in «The View» room, and it lives up to its name. The bed was great, the bathroom was awesome — especially with the double-​headed shower and lumbar jets, and the room was so romantic and fun. We also had access to a kitchenette, since our room is on the top floor! So convenient!
The décor at Noe’s Nest is eclectic — we were always seeing something new to look at. And as I said, Sheila and the staff made us feel like we were at home in this big Victorian, beautifully decorated, B&B.
The location was pretty central to what we hoped to see. I’m a fan of über, but we also used public transportation no problem. Sheila had great suggestions for places to visit allover town.
Stay here — it’s fabulous! We love, love, loved it!

Noe’s Nest is the quintessential San Francisco Bed and Breakfast from the charming house & garden to the proprietor herself, with colorful stories/​history and hospitality that goes above & beyond!
My mother and I were in the city to help my son with his move, and unfortunately had a series of mishaps while we were there. Sheila, Ellen, and Cindy were our saviors… helping with tow trucks, lending us air mattresses & bedding, and even giving my son a place to stay (with breakfast) on his last night in the city! I cannot say enough about our experience at this beautiful place (clean, relaxing, charming, amazing breakfasts), and it’s most gracious hosts! We felt like we were saying goodbye to friends, hugs and all, when we left… soon to be back!

We called last minute and Sheila was nice enough to offer us a room called «the view.» Has a beautiful view of the city and nice buildings around the area. The sheets were soft, the pillows were fluffy and the bed was comfortable.
The house was gorgeous with a lot of neat things to look at along with a fantastic backyard.
Sheila knows what’s up!

My SO and I had a little home away from home here at Noe’s Nest. We wanted a beautiful start to our New Year and had the pleasure of spending the time together in the cabana room.

Super cute place to stay. Nice neighborhood! Great place to stay for the holidays or if you have visitors you want to have a cozy home environment. This is the place!

I really think that for the money you pay this place is not worth it. The house has a feeling of a museum. Old and moldy smell is covered by any sort of artwork. I want to start my review with the kitchen. I noticed that the jars of cream cheese and jams and dried fruits and cheese pieces are coming out of the fridge every morning and used and then wrapped with plastic paper and put back in the fridge and used again the next morning and again. If you open the fridge it smells like old food. They have some quiches which are really good but I find them heavy for breakfast. The help is cheap and they speak no English. I asked one of them to help me with coffee machine and she had no idea how to operate the coffee machine in the kitchen she is working.
I stayed for several days and by the second day the shampoo was not replaced and there was no soap too. Very inconvenient as you can imagine
By the third day the shower cap was disappeared and never replaced. I don’t think the owners have knowledge and understanding of hospitality industry. In my opinion things like sanitary standards and quality of service are more important than an experience with vintage furniture.
2 stars for internet and spacious bathroom.

I can’t say enough how much we enjoyed this B&B. Sheila is the best host. Her candor made us feel at home and welcomed. No wonder we ran into so many people who were returning customers. We will most definitely be returning and can’t wait to try their weekend breakfast… We were told it’s even more incredible than the weekday one.

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, débutante 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 décor. 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 go dance too.

What a great place to stay. The room was perfect as was the hostess. Ms. Shelia was wonderful. If you have a chance to stay here, I would recommend «Shelia’s Chapeaus» as the room to get.

My husband and I spent 3 nights at Noe’s Nest and and just loved it. We were greeted like old friends and made to feel at home right away. Our room was beautiful, the breakfasts were delicious, and we had fun talking to the owners and meeting the other guests. The building is well maintained with gorgeous exterior paint details, and the inside has a fun, funky, eclectic décor. The location is excellent, and we really enjoyed walking around the neighborhood. I highly recommend it and would stay there again anytime.

I like Noe’s a lot. it’s eccentric in its own way.
First off, rooms: Super clean, as described, beautiful. Breakfast… a little shifty… I’ve stayed here a a few times and all times it’s been a «make whatever you want I have to run out» situation, which has been fine by me as I know how to cook. there’s pancake batter… salmon, bagels… fruits, yogurt… don’t look for pork here… no no.
Host/​Owner is as hospitable as it could get in this neighborhood… She’s like a third mom to me… «Hey! I’m home!» —- always glad to see me; again.
Perfect location on the outskirts of the hipper parts of the mission… EASY off the highway… NO PARKING… this is a little tricky… there is a garage a few blocks over which is OK… typical neighborhood prices (which is a lot) but near LOTS of good restaurants and not far from the BART.
A++ for the effort she puts into making you feel at home.
Stay in the Masquerade room for sure!!!
Beautiful room, amazing private bath.

Yes, I go back when I can. It’s a grand place to stay and relax. Some folks comment here regarding décor, but that is about one taste? It’s beautiful, very ornate with treasures from Old San Francisco, photos of celebrities, and the furniture is there to enjoy, not like a museum although it’s that nice.
Seems like whenever I go there I end up walking in yet another direction to only find yet another great restaurant. Not that the food at Noe’s anything less than excellent, and all you can eat and enjoy. Nothing here is skimpy or cut rate.
I love this place.

**4 Stars**
This is one of the first times I have stayed in one of the old Victorians in Noe Valley, so I don’t have much to compare this experience to other than regular hotels or B&B’s elsewhere. I stayed here a couple months back, with a girlfriend of mine in the Celebrity Suite. This suite is on the top floor facing the street. It has two rooms, one rather spacious with a king-​sized bed and the other with a twin. In the middle of the two rooms is a small bathroom with a jacuzzi tub and shower. Right outside of the room suite is a kitchen area with everything you need to drink wine, store wine and cook as well. The entire house feels like a relatives’ place with mismatched, cozy furniture, knick knacks and family pictures all over the walls. One of my favorite parts of Noe’s was the garden out back, with a fountain, chairs, statues and luscious green plants in which all the guests have access. It was lovely, but a little bit too foggy and cold to sit out in too long.
The owner Sheila and the staff that does the bookings are very nice, sweet ladies that felt more like aunts or extended family rather than «hotel attendants.» The first time I came across Sheila was during breakfast, the next morning. She was in the kitchen, offering tidbits of her San Franciscan fashionista experiences as well as telling us about the history of Noe’s Nest. Apparently the night before, she had heard from my friend that we were in the process of getting our massage certification, so decided to offer her table for us to practice on, leaving it in our suite while we were out. She is a very welcoming lady that would probably share the world with you, if you asked.
Breakfast at Noe’s was wonderful and almost overwhelming with all the options available! Hands down, that was one of the most exquisite breakfast spreads I’ve ever seen: with espressos, coffee, homemade pastry, pie, breads, cheeses, croissants, bagels, lox, onions, capers, homemade marmalade, fresh seasonal fruit and even organic soy milk for the coffee! The big dining room table in the kitchen provides the chance to have a one-​of-​a-​kind experience– while grabbing a bite– because all the guest get a chance to chat, get acquainted with each other and the owner, Sheila.
One thing to keep in mind, before deciding whether or not to stay here is that it is an OLD building that does not get much ventilation (at least it didn’t seem to get much while I was there). If you are extremely sensitive to moldy, musty smells it may not be a good fit for you… ALSO– Parking is somewhat of a hassle… so do your research beforehand on your plan on getting to Noe’s Nest. ;-)

Positive: Secure loction with gated fence.
Innatentive, unfriendly staff upon arrival.
Crabby, and rude guests in the rooms adjacent to us.
Defintately would not be back or give a referral. Don’t waste your money!

My husband and I stayed here for one night on our honeymoon road trip. We had traveled up from Big Sur, and we stopped in San Francisco for a concert. We were looking for a quaint place to stay in one of our favorite neighborhoods.
The good:
The location was great. The house is located on a hilltop in a row of classic San Francisco Victorians. We wanted to stay far from tourist areas, and Noe’s Nest fit the bill.
Friendly service. The owner emailed us ahead of time with instructions, in case she wasn’t there when we arrived. We were able to unload our suitcases easily. When we met her the next morning, she was charming and very sweet.
Dog-​friendly. We were traveling with our dog, and Noe’s Nest waived the pet fee, which made it more affordable for us to stay.
The not-​so-​good:
The décor. We knew that we were staying at a b&b, so we expected quirky décor. But Noe’s Nest had really, really odd decorations. Our bedroom and the hallways also had framed photos of the owner, which I had never seen in a b&b before.
The price. With tax, our room was more than $ 300. I know how expensive San Francisco is, particularly for hotels. But I thought that the price was excessive for the quality. As a caveat, we did not stay for the breakfast, so I cannot comment about the quality of the breakfast, which looked and smelled very nice.

I really liked the idea of staying in a classic San Francisco Victorian during our stay in the city, and in that respect, Noe’s Nest didn’t disappoint. It is a beautiful building, and I liked that it was in the middle of a neighborhood because it gave us the opportunity to experience San Francisco as a local might. The prices are very reasonable, especially considering the extensive breakfast spread that’s offered each morning. (The fruit salad was awesome.)
We originally booked a room on the second floor of the inn with a street view and private bathroom across the hall. When we arrived, we were «upgraded» to a room right next to the dining room with an in-​room bathroom (the «Masquerade Room»). I wish we had been given the option of not being upgraded, because I have a feeling we would have liked the first room better. The upgraded room was very small– smaller than the one we’d originally booked– and the mattress sagged in the middle. The in-​room bathroom was nice, but we would have preferred a larger room away from the dining area, and didn’t mind that we’d need to cross the hallway to get to our private bathroom. Also, the décor in the Masquerade Room was a little weird. A green velvet sort-​of-​Victorian-​style dress hung across from the bed and gave off an odd, floating-​ghost-​dress vibe. It’s just a matter of personal preference, but I found the other masquerade-​themed art a little off-​putting as well.

My friend and I were in a pickle so I Unilocaled the closet B&B…(I hate hotels if I can get a B&B) and low and behold… I found Noe’s.called and Sheila answered. She was at an event and I told her that I was desperate for a room. She was so kind and loving and willing to leave to come meet us and let us in her beautiful home for the night before we left for Napa!
Breakfast was great, they have a jacuzzi, and the rooms make you feel like a Queen!
I will be coming to stay for much longer on my next trip to SF for sure!
Thank you Sheila!