This a great location near Lake Merritt and lots of shops, food, activities, etc. The neighborhood is okay. The home met our basic needs of a place to sleep and eat. It is a basic, no frills AirBnB, with the exception of the fantastic, modern shower that was great! It is not advertised as a duplex but it is and there are guest above you. Of all the AirBnB's we have stayed in, this one didn't offer anything that makes us want to return, but it will meet your basic needs.