I stayed for a few days after a conference with a work friend, and we were so glad we made the move from downtown San Francisco to the Rockridge/Berkeley/Oakland area for a breather for the city and for the opportunity to explore the Redwood Forests in East Bay without lots of tourists!
Stephanie and Eric's home was as lovely as the pictures show it to be, with a lot of character and beautiful wood features throughout the house. They were both incredibly welcoming, and Stephanie picked us up from the BART and continued to offer us a ride to wherever throughout our stay. We were invited to use whatever we wanted/needed in the kitchen and were invited to join them for dinner on our first evening as we arrived a little later in the day, a lovely gesture that went the extra mile. A list of recommended bars/restaurants/eateries was also provided which was great for us foodies. The house was really clean and towels/toiletries were provided to help reduce agitating Stephanie's allergies. Kazoo (the parrot) was a huge highlight too, such a cutie!
Both myself and colleague really enjoyed our stay and I would really recommend staying in Stephanie and Eric's lovely corner of the Bay.