Our family of 4 had a wonderful stay. Anki and Jonathan's home is very comfortable, clean and inviting, and they are extremely attentive to questions, requests, etc. Had a home-cooked meal one night out in the garden after making use of their very well-equipped kitchen, and our daughters truly enjoyed playing their pianos (what an unexpected treat!). Be sure to visit the shops and restaurants on Piedmont Avenue (especially Crepeville and also La Farine Bakery). Other restaurants very much worth a visit: Burma Superstar (various locations in Oakland and San Francisco); Pacific Catch (various locations, including near the Japanese Tea Garden entrance to the Golden Gate Park); La Taqueria, 2889 Mission Street in the Mission District; La Lupa in Noe, 24th near Castro; and the Baked Bear for yummy ice cream treats. Day trips to Monterey and Muir Woods, afternoons in the Golden Gate Park, and ferry ride/visit to Sausalito were some highlights of our trip. Our bike ride over the Golden Gate and into Sausalito, however, was not nearly as "fun" and "relaxing" as expected. Our advice as "weekend bicyclists" is that this is a trip better made as a pedestrian. There are lots of serious bikers, walkers, and other traffic on the bridge. All of this coupled with the wind, fog, narrow lanes, nearby vehicular traffic, and steep uphills and downhills made for an unsettling and potentially dangerous trip, especially with young kids. Again, if you are an experienced biker and/or someone who wants a challenge rather than a leisurely excursion, then all of this is perhaps not an issue. But otherwise, might want to consider alternatives... Thank you again, Anki and Jonathan, for a wonderful home base for our trip! Mike and Marian