We had a great stay at Janet and Fred's condo! It was our first-ever Airbnb experience and it could not have gone more smoothly. They sent a very helpful document before we arrived listing additional information about the condo as well as some restaurant and shopping recommendations. Getting into the condo when we arrived was no trouble at all - Jimmy greeted us and showed us the space and gave us keys. Checking out was also hassle-free since the door is self-locking, so all we had to do was leave the keys inside and lock the door on the way out (good thing, since we were leaving at 5:30am to catch a flight!
The space was great for my girlfriend and me - plenty of room for ourselves and our luggage. The kitchen looked to be fully stocked with cookware and utensils, although we didn't take advantage since we were dining out. The photos and description are very representative of the space, and we really appreciate the uncluttered look and layout. We were able to make the space our own during our 7-night stay, instead of feeling as if we were staying in someone else's place.
Some reviewers have commented on the neighborhood - it's up and coming, as they say, but we felt completely safe at all times including late-night walks back from the BART station (a 10-minute walk) after a night out in San Francisco (followed by a late-night snack at Rudy's Can't Fail Cafe). You won't see anything that you haven't seen before if you've spent any time at all in a large city.
All in all we highly recommend Janet and Fred's condo! It was easy for us to get to San Francisco and back on the days we went over there, but there's also plenty to do in Oakland that's just a short walk or Uber car trip away. We'll definitely try to stay here the next time we come to town.