Natalie is both an awesome hostess and person, and I highly recommend her and her place to anyone looking to stay in the SF/ East bay Areas.

The apartment is very clean, spacious and comfortable, as is the bed in the guest room (I chose the dble bed room) . All of the amenities are exactly as listed or better. I found Natalie to be very generous, friendly and helpful. I felt very welcome and comfortable in her home.
The cats are sweet, too and will be as cuddly as you allow. I love cats so I was very happy to have a few furry friends when I was missing my own furballs at home.

The first day she didn't just hand me a map and wish me luck, she physically showed me around the area near her home in the Temescal area and gave me many good recommendations of places to shop/dine/visit on both sides of the Bay. She also assisted me in discovering and obtaining a CityPass (you can buy them on-line or at the Visitor Center in SF), which gives you unlimited MUNI access within SF and free access to several places of interest such as the De Young Museum and the SFMOMA which made my sight seeing much more economical :-)

Transportation ( public) is easily accessed and inexpensive and easy to use. The area is safe (it is still a city though, please always use common sense and be aware of your surroundings...you know the drill) and interesting with the eclectic Telegraph and Rockridge shopping and dining areas within a few blocks and easy walking distance even if your not much of a walker. The area is mostly pedestrian and bike friendly.

Bottom line : great host ,and great accommodations in a convenient and comfortable area.

I had a great vacation Natalie, thanks for all you did to make it so easy :-)

Sincerely,
Rebecca C. from Maryland, USA.