My stay at Alex's downtown apartment in Oakland was perfect. He was very accommodating and allowed us to check in a bit early. The room was extremely clean and had everything I needed. The kitchenette was very useful and all necessary items (utensils, towels, soap, tooth paste, etc. ) were provided. The location was superb. I was walking distance to really great restaurants and bars. Old Oakland is beautiful to walk around in. The apartment is also very close to the Bart station and I could walk to the station and take a quick ride over to San Francisco. I highly recommend staying at Alex's Oakland apartment for a convenient, enjoyable and affordable stay! Thanks Alex!