Zev is a thoughtful and gracious host who anticipates needs and meets them. Slippers and a robe! The Serenity House is all that and some more. My room was comfy, I slept well on the excellent bed, made good use of the desk in my room, and enjoyed the well equipped kitchen.
I was in Oakland for a conference and found the location convenient to downtown. The neighborhood is charming and I enjoyed running the Mandela Parkway each morning and each evening. I passed up the local restaurants (they looked great!) in favor of the Mandela Food Co-op, great healthy food, just a few blocks away.

I enjoyed my stay, could not have asked for better!