We loved staying at Brian and Julia's place, just a short walk away from Lake Merritt. It was a great neighborhood, felt very safe, and had a lot of character. The tiny house was perfect for us and we really enjoyed being able to sit outside on the deck each afternoon and enjoy the late day sun. The kitchen had just about everything you could ask for in such a tiny space and it all was very clean and tidy and light filled. The ladder to get up to the deck is a little funky but Brian was always there to help us with our luggage and made it a breeze. Parking in the neighborhood is very tight so we opted to pay for the parking in front of the house and it was worth the extra cost. The whole family is charming and friendly and made us feel welcome and comfortable.