Other than a few items missing in the kitchen and a few minor repairs that Leticia said would be taken care of in December (handyman in great demand), the house was exactly as presented and met all of our needs. We were able to quickly get around the area as the home is in a good location. Our runner daughter felt safe enough to go on morning runs in the neighborhood. The grandchildren (3) had the basement area for themselves, perfect for them! Some bed pillows for the sofa bed would have been nice but we made it work with the small pillows. The middle bedroom has a rather saggy mattress and a non-working ceiling fan, but hopefully Letitia will remedy that for the next renters.
We visited Tilden Regional Park, enjoying a steam train ride and petting zoo. Monterey Bay Aquarium was a big hit one day, where we enjoyed a beach picnic by the bay. Another day, we enjoyed the campus of University of California, Berkeley where our daughter-in-law attends school. Reinhardt Regional Park was very nice - our hike included Redwoods, ladybugs, playgrounds, and a lovely picnic area.
Oakland is home to our youngest son, so we will be back!! Thank you, Leticia for a great stay!