Joel was an awesome host and his home is beautiful. He was very accommodating with regard to my arrival time since I got in later than expected due to complications with my flight.
As a guest, I had the entire bottom floor to myself. The bedroom is large and nicely appointed; the bed is huge and super comfy.
Joel provided clean linens, some toiletries (toothpaste, lotion, soap, etc.) just in case I forgot mine, and bottles of water that were kept in a mini fridge. He also shared information with me for the best ways to get around Oakland and into San Francisco. His home is about a 7-10 minute drive from the Coliseum BART station and about a 15-20 ride to the Oakland City Center station.
I had a great experience and I would definitely stay with Joel again.