Chuck and Carol were very friendly and welcoming. There were snacks and treats left for us on several of the days throughout our stay.
If staying without a car, getting around the city can be a little challenging. We would Uber down to the West Oakland station and back which got a little pricey. The neighbourhood felt safe and was lovely to walk around (keep in mind the hill you have to climb on the way back). The only recommendation I would make is possibly putting a microwave in the space and maybe a few utensils. It was tricky trying figure out what to eat for the week without access to a microwave. The view from the balcony was possibly the best part. We would sit outside every morning and have our coffee. It would be nice if there were some patio lights put on the railing to make it more cozy at night but the view itself is wonderful.
Would stay again if ever to return to Oakland.
Overall, we had a great stay. Very welcoming and homey! :)