We loved staying with Elizabeth and Phillip. They were SO welcoming and made us feel very at home. We got an insider's look at the makeup of the city and how it has changed over the years, and Elizabeth gave us sightseeing recommendations. Definitely take the ferry! It was worth it! I'm really happy we opted for this listing rather than the closer-in options that were in the same price range but looked impersonal and cold. San Francisco can be pretty overwhelming as it is--we found it nice to see a bit of Oakland as well. Transport hint: There's a free Broadway bus that picks up a few blocks from the Prancing Pony that will take you to BART and the ferry/waterfront; the schedule can be found online.