Suzanne was our hostess in the booking process & while visiting Oakland. Our room was clean, bright & well stocked with teas & sweeteners. The shower was a bit narrow, however it was clean. We needed an iron and Suzanne brought it to our room the same day. The apartment building is located on a lovely block with quaint shops to explore. Parking was fairly easy during the day, just note late in the evening you may have to park 2-3 blocks away. We felt safe even while walking late at night. There are yummy restaurants about 9 minutes away by car. Over all we enjoyed our stay.