Lydia is an amazing host! She made me feel at home straight away. She always offered me food and even showed me around Oakland! The room upstairs is comfortable and beautiful. The house is located 2 minutes from the bus station which takes you to fruitvale Station in 15 minutes where you can easily go to San francisco. Her dog Alex is adorable and so gentle and calm. I am so glad I stayed there because I made a new friend, Lydia is a very kind and amazing woman.