We were looking for a private space near some friends' in Oakland--this place fit the bill perfectly. Compact, but ideal for the neighborhood and being able to adventure both Oakland and SF. There's are two terrific neighborhoods within 10-15 minutes (walking) with a plethora of restaurant and bars. The arrangements for arriving were easy and clear and the pad quiet, clean, and peaceful. Very charming and straight-forward. Nice neighborhood--felt very safe and friendly. If you have a lot of luggage and doing public transport, perhaps take a cab or Uber from the BART station -- little bit of a trek if weighted down. But, untethered, it was nice to walk around the houses to the shops.