Linda and Joe are fabulous hosts. They were incredibly kind and available. The apartment is incredibly clean and was well stocked not only with plenty of towels and cookware etc, but also with personal touches like sparkling water, a lemon from the tree, and coffee from the local coffee shop. The apartment is small, but has everything you need for a short stay. The kitchen area and bathroom is brand new and there's a walk in closet. And while the apartment is in the shade, you get a nice stream of light through the main window on sunny Oakland days.

The apartment is located on the ground level of Linda and Joe's beautiful Oakland home. The location is my favorite part. The street is quiet and in one of my favorite Oakland neighborhoods (I lived in Oakland for six years). The street is lined with beautiful trees, flowers, and Oakland gardens. The home is just a short walk from the heart of Rockridge and only a couple of blocks from my favorite Cole Coffee. You can also easily walk to Elmwood. Having a car does make this location easy, but you are also not far from BART and bus.