Laurie Ann was a lovely, accommodating host. She continued to ensure the stay was pleasant, and was very friendly in her communication and many conversations.

The room is tucked away at the back of the house. The room has undergone recent renovations, meaning that the paint, interior fixtures and furniture are all new. It has its own European-inspired bathroom. The laundry units are downstairs in the basement, which is shared with Laurie Ann's co-host. Because the space is shared, Laurie Ann set laundry hours.

The house is situated a few minutes walk from Lake Merritt, and the many shops and restaurants along Grand Avenue. Downtown Oakland is 30minutes walk, or an easy $5-$10 uber ride.

Because this listing is a shared living, I recommend it to anyone who is used to/okay with sharing space.
- Laurie Ann had a few visitors/clients over the course of the stay, so it was a matter of being mindful of noise, cleanliness and so on.
- Laurie Ann has two adorable cats, so potential guests need to be cat lovers.

I knew all of this before I booked. Laurie Ann was great in answering questions prior to booking.