Valerie's place is a s close to home as you can ask. It was well-stocked with toiletries, kitchen utensils & paper goods guests would need upon arrival. Right off the bat, you have to know it's a fairly older home, just like most homes are in San Francisco where real estate sells for a premium. It is half-way between SFO International Airport & downtown, so you're talking about 20 minutes tops going either way. There's a bedroom downstairs for guests who'd rather not take the steps. It has a washer & dryer, a must for guests coming from afar. They can travel light & can always have a fresh set of clothes to wear. We didn't cook, but pots, pans & utensils were available. We had a rental car, but you really don't need one. It's a good 3-5 minute walk to a BART Station to catch the train going on either direction; to downtown or the airport. It's located in a cul-de-sac within a very quiet residential neighborhood yet a mere train ride away from SanFran's busy lifestyle. I highly recommend Valerie's home.