John lives in a historic house right on the Oakland/Berkeley line with his abundantly friendly and very sweet two dogs and cat, and is a welcoming host as other reviews have stated; he goes out of his way to ensure his guests are cared for and have a good experience. The house is something of a work in progress - it is largely renovated, with some projects still incomplete, but with his busy life he still finds time to make accommodations (such as the piece of carpet he added to the guest room during a cold snap, a most welcome touch). His home is a true bargain, and is regularly booked up; I very much enjoyed my stay.