Karin's place was great for my transition move to Oakland. She is quick to respond via email or phone if you ever need anything. Karin is very thorough about house rules during check-in and then she gives you your space unless you need anything. This is a quiet older home not well suited for loud guests. There are a lot of sticky notes in the kitchen and bathroom reminding you of the house rules. To be honest, I did think this was a little excessive at first but I appreciated it by the end because I think her many rules weed out potential messy or rude guests. I needed a long term place to stay while I searched for housing in Oakland (which can take awhile here) and this was far enough out of downtown to be affordable while only a 25 minutes commute by bus. Karin's place is great and if you are a mature responsible adult looking for an affordable deal this is it!