Phil was a great host. He was honest about his home and accessible at any point during our stay. He was quick to respond if I had any questions, and made us feel like we were in our own homes. The pictures were accurate (very cute, cozy, and filled with wonderful light), though the futon bed was smaller than anticipated (not exactly fit for two people sharing to sleep). Phil's apartment is very close to the BART and highway, as well as some great coffee and dining spots. He was kind enough to provide a thorough list of logistics for our stay, as well as recommendations for our visit. The only unfortunate things about our stay were that sounds travels very well in his apartment building so we had to be extremely careful about our noise levels at night so as not to disturb his neighbors (which can be hard if you've been drinking or if you travel with hilarious people.) In addition, his cat Penny is so sweet but a little more needy for attention than anticipated. Phil's home will be your paradise if you are a cat lover. Overall our expectations were far exceeded and we felt cared for and welcome during our stay at Phil's cozy abode in Oakland :)