Mark and Shara's apartment was perfect! It is a little haven amidst one of the coolest enclaves - the Temescal area of Oakland. I did not feel the hotel options in Oakland were that appealing, which motivated me to research airbnb, and I'm so glad I did. Mark and Shara are friendly but not intrusive. The apartment has a clean, modern, California vibe. French doors open up to a nice deck area. I wish I could have stayed longer. There is no closet, and the bed is a futon - both of which totally worked for me. Highly recommend.