Joel was a great host. Our flight didn't leave until later in the night of the day we were supposed to check out, but Joel was understanding and let us keep our stuff at the place and even let us stay a little longer past our check out time. It's clear that he cares about his guests and puts in a lot of work to keep his place renovated and well-furnished. This place was a great value for how much we ended up paying, and I would highly recommend if you're staying in East Bay!