Lucia and Grace have created the perfect studio apartment: private, quiet and comfortable, with very good lighting. The hosts also provide ample information if you are new to the area. We were visiting our son and family nearby, and we know Oakland fairly well, but we had never been in this neighborhood. We got great lattes and breakfast sandwiches at Universal Roast (an easy walk), and the small market nearby is very well stocked (as is the apartment). Next time we plan to try the Brazilian restaurant, Paulista, which seems to have a good following. Thank you, Lucia and Grace!