This place is even more charming and comfortable than it looks in the pictures and Amanda was always great about responding to all my questions. The bed is super comfortable and the neighborhood is very nice. There's a couple grocery stores a short walk away. If you rent a car, there's always plenty of street parking. I found it easier than expected to get around using public transit in Oakland, so you might not even need a car. It does take 45 min to an hour to get into SF between buses and the BART. Oakland is just as interesting a city to explore as SF, so you'll be glad you decided to stay out here.