Our favorite of the many places we have rented over the past 10 years: a charming, stylish and comfortable house in an extraordinary historic neighborhood. The living and dining rooms were perfect for welcoming family from other parts of the Bay Area and the kitchen is a wonderful space -- warm and well equipped for real cooking and entertaining. A perfect Saturday morning food routine: breads from Arizmendi, the bakery down the hill, followed by the Grand Lake farmers market. The bedroom was comfortable and the downstairs pullout couch made a fine bed for a weekend guest. The neighborhood is a pleasure to walk through, especially if you're interested in gardens and home design.