Sara was very welcoming and accommodating of our early check in request, so we could drop our bags. She is obviously very thoughtful about the timing of travellling from the airport, plus the anticipated requirements of a travelling family. The kitchen is very well organised, with good appliances and the basics to put together a few meal options. The shops are good right near Rockridge Bart Station, about 10-15 mins walk away. The train costs $5 each to get to central SF, Uber is about $24 and takes about 30 mins. Traffic is heavy across the bridge and in the city! SF is easy to walk around or take public transport, Oakland and Berkeley can seem quite a long way away without a car. There are great cafes and restaurants in Oakland and Berkeley and we took a couple of really nice but long walks to get there.
Sara is a very thoughtful host and the house is lovely and clean with enough space for a family of very tall people!