Alyza's place is located near coffee shops, restaurants, grocery stores, and good running spots (around Lake Merritt). Although the room for rent is pretty clean, I was slightly disappointed by the lack of cleanliness in the rest of the apartment. This is a difficult review for me to write--I tend to exclusively use AirBnB for my travels, and this is the first time I've had to deduct stars from someone's "Cleanliness" rating. I was particularly surprised at how dirty the microwave was, and although that bathroom wasn't too dirty, I think it could have been cleaner. The bathroom sink also stopped working during my second day there (I was there for four nights). Overall I think Alyza was very friendly, but I hope that future guests will be welcomed into a cleaner space.