Kibret's place is up two flights of stairs - thus above any street noise/the bed and pillows were very comfortable, having a dining/living and kitchen were bonuses I enjoyed. The location convenient to buslines to reach Lake Merritt / the Oakland Museum of Art, Berkely and other Oakland area sights; as well as easy access 6 blocks, to the BART to San Francisco, etc. I loved discovering the First Friday Art Walk only a block away, across Telegraph. Awesome artists. There too I enjoyed Forage Kitchen; and on Telegraph the best-ever Ethiopian carryout, Dareye Cafe. The Korean Market less than a block away - offered plenty of fresh produce if, like me, you like to prepare a simple meals, at home, during your stay. The damp smell in the bathroom was handle by leaving the exhaust fan on/burning a bit of incense [it is an 1940's building, at least]. The church across the street, and being on the 2nd floor - I could leave windows and curtains open to enjoy the cool air. Kibret was responsive and a gracious host.