Keith’s Airbnb room is a nice, updated, sequestered apartment off a residential street in the heart of Oakland, opening to a plethora of succulents and other residential door fronts. It’s close to great food, urban walks, hospitals and abundant culture.
BUT - I wouldn’t recommend this stay for business travelers, uneasy vacationers or suburban isolates. I’m very familiar with Oakland and wanted to stay somewhere within a specific area for a nearby interview and hopeful reconnection to the city.
My only complaint was noticeably dirty sheets. I originally attributed the apartment smell to old walls but soon figured out it was due to unclean linens. I ended up sleeping on towels instead of the sheets provided, because the stench of body odor was overpowering. When I mentioned this to the renter, he assured me a cleaning service washed the sheets but must have used a quick wash. I don’t think that was the case.
Additionally, the tabletops are damaged (not kitchen counter, kitchen is great) and there is only 1 light bulb in the 2 bedside lamps, and it’s red.
The rest is as advertised.