We had a great stay at Alex's place as he was so accommodating! He even was able to help us out with an early check in when we inquired about the luggage drop off option. It's a quaint little studio that's kept clean and the whole building was very quiet. We really didn't even hear much street noise, but he had ear plugs available for guests if needed.
This spot is the perfect hub for hopping around the Bay Area! We walked over to Jack London Square and caught the ferry to SF and then the short hopper over to a Giants game which was very easy to navigate (just be sure to arrive quite a bit early for the ferry). Later, back in Oakland we walked down to the Fox Theater to see a show and walked back late at night with no problems. It really is a beautiful city with wonderful old architecture and we felt safe everywhere we went!