This is a fantastic place to stay! Trevor is a great host, responding via text or email to my questions extremely promptly. A+ job with that!

The place itself is beautiful. The pictures are insufficient to show how great it is. The rooms are spacious, and it has windows on three sides, letting in ample light. The door opens onto a small, fenced yard with a nice garden. The garden has an entrance just beside the front door, so it felt very private.

The neighborhood is great. It is at the northern border of Temescal, just south of Berkeley. Within 3 blocks, there were several major bus lines (1, 12, and 18) which would take you up into Berkeley or down into Oakland proper. A few blocks south on Telegraph, there is a great and super trendy area with fun restaurants, shops, and cafes. About a 15 minute walk away, one can also find the Rockridge area, which is jammed with coffee shops, cafes, and stores. The area also felt very safe, and I had no trouble walking around any time of day.

All told, this is a great place. I would definitely rent from Trevor and Deanna again when in Oakland!