Vito's place is tidy and comforting, in a quiet neighborhood one minute away from a children's playground, and about a 15 minute walk from the Temescal neighborhood cafes and restaurants on Telegraph Ave. We had cars, so cannot speak to the location's accessibility by public transit; parking was easy to find on the street directly in front of the house. We stayed with two young children, who had a great time playing around the back patio. The kitchen was extremely well designed with lots of counter space, and a professional range (though we didn't miss them, there was no microwave or dishwasher), and their dining table is large enough to host a substantial family feast!
Vito and Karen were very welcoming and left a note with very thoughtful tips, and even left a box with dress-up clothing for our daughters to play with, and a bottle of wine for us to enjoy! The neighborhood is safe and quiet, and even though BART passes nearby like a speeding, murmuring crowd, we found the place very peaceful throughout the day and night. The neighbors were also quite friendly. We would definitely recommend Vito's place for people visiting Oakland,especially if you enjoy cooking during your airbnb stays!