Elsie's place is one of the best places to stay in the Berkeley/Oakland area. The view of the bay--from Oakland all the way to San Francisco--was breath-taking, both during the day and night. The residence was extremely clean and all the appliances were new and easy to use. The location is up in the hills so it's a slightly tedious drive both up and down, but well worth it in the end for the panoramic view of the bay and also how secluded it is from the rest of Berkeley, and the privacy and quietness that comes with the seclusion. Overall, I would definitely recommend booking this place if you're planning on visiting the Bay Area.