This location is about a 20-30 minute drive from the Downtown and Pier 39 areas of San Fran in a community called West Portal. It is pretty close to Golden Gate Park and there is a Starbucks and other restaurants within walking distance to Sheila's house. Sheila was very accommodating and flexible about our arrival and departure time and quite helpful. She provided us with a great map, was knowledgeable about the city, neighborhood restaurants and public transit system options. She suggested things for us to do and had even looked in to some children's activities especially for us because she knew I was bringing my daughter. She'd stocked the kitchen with breakfast snacks and fresh flowers welcomed us in to the comfortable first floor apartment. Most toiletries were available as well. Our area was private but she was right up the stairs if we needed her. Reserved parking was an added bonus and her house is lovely. We felt right at home. She even agreed to mail us a souvenir (pocket knife) we couldn't take on the plane. I highly recommend Sheila's rental.