Marlene is super responsive and the apartment is very clean and private. It's a great place to stay. There is a bus that is convenient but it's probably best to have a car. It's basically a residential area. Very convenient for Mills College and very close to I-580, which can get you pretty much anywhere in the Bay area. One caveat: there is a microwave and a toaster but no oven or toaster oven, so don't bring back frozen pizza like I did. There is a beautiful private garden where you can sit and enjoy your favorite beverage. The wi-fi is also great. No TV but there is a washer and dryer. Overall, I was very happy staying here for a week while taking a workshop at Mills College.