Kibret's palce was a great deal. The apartment is spacious with lots of natural light and brand-new furniture. We were able to hang our dressier outfits in a hallway in the closet, and the bedroom also had shelving and small dresser/nightstand. The bed seemed to be a brand new queen bed with new bedding, and a private patio/fire escape allowed fresh air for us while we were sleeping. The kitchen had dishes, and the refrigerator was stocked with a TON of water bottles, which was great as it was a hot weekend while we were visiting. There is also a stove and sink with supplies to cook if it was wanted. The bathroom was a decent size, allowing room for both of us to brush our teeth comfortably together, and had a full-sized shower. Kibret had stocked some other complimentary features for us as well. The towels also appeared to be brand new.

The apartment is in a house converted into 4-5 apartments and was very quiet. The unit being rented is on the top floor with a street view. Most of the apartments share the main entrance to the building and then require a separate key for each unit.

Kibret graciously allowed me to check-in early, which was great as I had taken a red-eye and I cannot thank him enough for letting me catch a nap. He also provided Wi-Fi, and offered several times to call or text him if we had any questions, which was great. He's a very nice person!

The neighborhood is pretty cool and has a BART station near the apartment. There was a dressier-type bar (Double Standard) very nearby, as well as a more divey bar with a music venue, called The Stork Club that we liked much better. The owner, Tom, is awesome and the clientele was young, friendly and entertaining. Tom even tried to convince us to share his dinner with him, and we were sad when we had to leave to catch our flight. There are also a few convenience marts and small cafes nearby, so we didn't have to travel far to pick up the few toiletries that were forgotten.

I’ll definitely try to stay here again the next time I’m in Oakland.