Kymi was a great host, she was easy to communicate with, and had useful tips about the local area. The studio is quiet at night, and just the right size for one person. It's on the lower level of the home in a converted garage, which is typical of many homes in this area. Some reviewers have commented about the unfinished/unclean state. There are some rough edges, depending on what you're used to, but Kymi deserves credit for making improvements, so the studio is getting better all the time. The location is in a nice part of Oakland, a comfortable 15 minutes walk from Rockridge BART and the shops on College Ave.