One of the best places to stay in the bay--perfect for me! Sara's house in the Oakland hills is, without a doubt, one of the best places to stay in the Bay Area near San Francisco, enabling one to experience the perks of city life with the seclusion of a cozy mountain home. I had an absolutely amazing experience staying here for an extended period of time and was completely comfortable regarding amenities and home life; I always had everything I needed. Sara is a very generous host (trust me, you can do much worse in the Bay Area!), from offering food upon my arrival to rides to the BART station and other areas of the Bay. Montclair is a very quaint and tidy community nestled in the mountains of East bay, and it is one of the most pleasant and safest areas of the Bay Area. I've taken runs around the hills well after 8 PM without worry. Overall, I've had an amazing experience staying here and would love to return in the future. Sara is a great host, who I plan on keeping in touch with no matter where I am staying & yes, the view is amazing. I miss it already.