Really delightful time staying at Marlon's place. I was traveling to the Bay Area for business and was so glad to have such a stately loft as a home base. The space is very tastefully decorated with new appliances and furniture and feels gigantic with tall vaulted ceilings. The hosts left a very thoughtful gift basket for me with some essentials which came in handy. Loft is in a great location with easier access to downtown SF than most of the city itself via the West Oakland BART station which is an easy $5 LYFT ride away with trains to and from the city every 1-2 minutes during commute hours.
The WiFi was fast and the hosts were great about making changes to the check-in process to accommodate some last minute shuffles in my schedule. The loft's neighborhood, West Oakland is one of my favorites in the Bay Area. I lived in it for a time and continue to return to get one of the last tastes of untamed creativity left in the bay. I always stay alert when walking around at night but have never felt particularly unsafe. The art and arcetcture along with quirky coffee shops and restaurants make for unrivaled weekend explorations.