I just returned from my stay at Amanda's guest house and could not have been happier with my experience staying there. My hosts contacted me to make sure they would be present for my arrival. The home / guest house is in a lovely quiet area and I felt very safe. The description is most accurate and it was even nicer than I thought it would be. The garden on the property is quite lovely. I do plan to stay here again on my next trip to Oakland when I again return to visit my family.