I stayed at Alex's place for 3 months and extended for another 3 months because the place was lovely, convenient, and exactly as described. Short trip to local highways and 20 min trip to the city (without traffic), close to downtown Oakland, safe and in a wonderful hilly neighborhood. The views are amazing, street parking is easy to find. Personally, the most important things for a stay: quiet and peaceful enough to sleep and cleanliness. Alex's place hit both of those on the mark and he is a wonderful host.