Ahmad is a great host, very friendly and helpful! I stayed 3 months with him and I had a good time there: The room (with the private bathroom) was great, sunny and bright during the day. Instead of a kitchen, there is a fridge, a microwave and a water heater - which was fine for me, but should be kept in mind if you want to cook every day. The dog is big but very friendly. The internet is fast and works fine. The house is in 10 min walking distance to the BART station. From the BART station its 6 minutes to San Francisco and a few stations to Berkeley. The district (West Oakland) is a bit rough, so you should be a little careful at night/evening.
In summary: The housing is perfect for all people who a) don't need a fully-feautered kitchen, b) are not afraid of dogs, c) don't have a problem to live in a somewhat rough neighborhood.