Elizabeth was extremely sweet and welcoming and her place met our needs well for our one-night stay. She let us park in front of her car in her driveway (FYI, street parking is hard on this street!) and was very kind in the morning, making us a pot of tea (our preference over coffee) and even washing my breakfast dishes! Her place is very centrally located in Oakland, in a good neighborhood walking distance from downtown Oakland and from Whole Foods. The room and beds (2 twins or a king, as you prefer) are fine. The kitchen is very far from updated, but also fine, and Elizabeth saves a fridge shelf for her guests, which is nice. Note: the private bathroom is a bit of a hike from the bedroom, not adjacent (you have to walk through the kitchen and dining room to get there).