We had a most wonderful time in San Mateo/Bay Area and it has a lot to do with the house we stayed at. What a cozy little house. The house is decorated with taste, it is extremely clean, it has all the amenities you might need, and there is a delightful patio. The house is only 10/15 minutes walk from lovely Downtown San Mateo. The ride by public transportation to SF is extremely easy and convenient (about 45 minutes/60 minutes from Embarcadero). Thank you Sharon for letting us stay at your place. I plan on returning in a few months with some other friends. Oh, and thank you for the bottle of wine :-) We certainly enjoyed it. Best, Dorothée