I needed a place to work out of in the East Bay, and Maria's place was perfect. Great location, between two cool restaurant/cafe streets - Grand/Lakeshore and Piedmont - and just off the freeway. The apartment is perfect: quirky and personal and filled with Maria's beautiful things, but spotlessly clean and totally comfortable too. Great bed, great linen, well-stocked kitchen, etc.... Maria also went the extra mile to make me comfortable, including removing feathers (I'm allergic), and waiting to greet me so she could give me a full tour. I recommend her place unreservedly.