Alex is a great host and was very responsive. The studio was very clean and had tourist-y guides/pamphlets and a list of nearby restaurants and coffee shops.
There are no outside-facing windows in the studio, meaning there is no natural light or fresh air. There's a window to the hallway of the building, but we kept that closed for privacy. The particular street that the studio is on feels a bit sketchy and run down, but it is very close to lots of nicer things like Swan's Market, Jack London, and Oakland Chinatown.
We were only provided one set of towels per person (face, hair, and bath towel) for four nights, which also wasn't ideal. It would've been nice to have more towels on hand if necessary.
The bed was very clean but the mattress was pretty soft. If you like firmer beds, this will likely not be a comfortable bed for you.
The studio could do with a few touch-ups (tissues, better toiletries, a blow dryer) to make it a more comfortable stay but overall it was fine, especially given the price.