We chose Sara's apartment for the proximity to family we visited. The area is residential and quiet but not secluded by any means. It was well equipped to eat in as well as close to restaurants and the highways. Communication was just what we needed. Wifi worked great as we watched movies on the iPad at night. TV was great for the morning - my son watched KQED cartoons while he ate breakfast. Patio was serene but we didn't get to use it much since our schedule was packed. Washer and dryer were an appreciated perk as well!