I liked the place a lot. It is a surprisingly secluded dwelling for such a populated area like Oakland. The musical studio gives the house an unusual relaxing and easygoing character. The house faces the canyon and we had excellent time when after a day of trips or visits we could sit on the balcony, and sip some Napa wine watching the tall conifers and eucalyptus. Though I was initially concerned about car parking, there were always available parking spots nearby each time we had to park