If you're going to be in the Bay Area, you really should consider staying here. The location is perfect since it's literally a two-minute walk to the BART station and the Rockridge neighborhood is definitely more Berkeley than Oakland in character.

The space itself is plentiful, with a kitchen/living room included, and a large bedroom. Being in the basement helps with the noise from outside too. The back yard patio is a nice touch.

But of course the main selling point is the host, Edward, who is very hospitable and accommodating. He stocks the kitchen with lots of goodies from Trader Joe's and knows plenty about the area including the city. It doesn't hurt that his dog, Lucy, is awesome.