Monette and the kids are great hosts, friendly and communicative, checking in from time to time and we had plenty of privacy. Our room had everything we needed for a comfortable stay - you feel like you are at home not at a hotel. You can spend all day walking around her neighborhood, there's much to explore - Golden Gate Park is .5 mi away, walk along Lincoln to get there and you'll find plenty to eat and shop. You can walk to the Castro, the Mission, and Twin Peaks, they're all about 1.5-2 mi away, so a 30-40 mins walk or a 20 min bus ride. We didn't feel the need to rent a car as we didn't leave the bay area. Definitely put Muir Woods and Sausalito on your itinerary, we took a Lyft there but you can take the Golden Gate Transit bus, either the 130 or 101 - this is separate from MUNI. But wherever you go, be sure to make Monette's place your home base.