Jean's home is exactly as described - comfortable and convenient. The room is spacious and the bed is comfortable. My partner and I were both working 1 day and were able to use the desk in the room and the dining room to work. The kitchen is a great asset - we made lots of tea and were able to make an easy dinner one evening when we didn't want to eat out. The location is ideal - just a 10 min walk to the metro and to restaurants and shops in Temescal, and a few mins to multiple bus stops. The cherry on top for us was the ability to do a load of laundry, which is always appreciated by us travelers who are packed light for a long trip.
It was lovely to meet Jean, though we didn't cross paths in the house too often. She gave us wonderful recommendations for things to do in the area. We didn't meet Gemini the cat, but as someone who is mildly allergic to cats, that was probably for the best. I didn't feel allergic as the house is kept very clean.
When we are in the East Bay again, we will definitely try to stay at Jean's!