I stayed at Pavan's place for 10 weeks from June-early August in 2022, and really enjoyed my time there. The neighborhood is gorgeous and safe, and the front door opens out to a beautiful patio overlooking a green space. For the middle of Oakland, it really is a quiet slice of heaven.
I was in Oakland for a summer internship by myself, so the safety and security of the area was important to me. I always felt safe, and was never worried about walking around the neighborhood or leaving my car on the street.
Also, the apartment is perfectly set up for working from home - as I did many days of the week. The standing desk and extra monitor were awesome touches! This really is the perfect place for a long stay - or even a short one. The bus into downtown Oakland is a short (and very pretty) 13 minute walk from the house, so while it may feel a bit far from the action, it really isn't that secluded.
Pavan and his brother were super friendly and very responsive. I didn't need to contact them often, but when I did they were always very kind, polite, and quick to respond.
The only thing I would warn against is if you are a light sleeper or are sensitive to hearing people on floors above you like I am, this is a bottom floor unit and the floor above is pretty thin. It wasn't a big deal, but I would've liked a warning to mentally prepare myself for some noise from above.
Overall, I truly enjoyed my stay and would recommend this place to my own friends and family!