The room was clean with a small coffee maker and some tea, and while it was small it was conveniently located at the front of the house near the door for easy access. I thought I knew Oakland/Berkeley, but this neighborhood was a surprise, well-kept house, clean and quiet streets, and neatly tucked between Shattuck and Martin Luther King avenues.

If you have a car, it is very central to the east bay. If you don't have a car, and I didn't, it is well served by two bus lines within two blocks, and Ashby BART, which is about a 15 minute walk. There are a number of small stores within walking distance, and Berkeley has a huge range of restaurants and other forms of entertainment.

The room is small and can be a little stuffy during warm weather. But it worked well for me and the peace and quiet of the neighborhood made for a good nights sleep.